Wilmington Metro Area, NC
Living in the Wilmington Metro Area
Bikeability23
Walkability22
Commute72
Public Transit15
Affordability61
Public Safety86
Airports11
Hospitals41
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools32
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
288kPopulation-61k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
38%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black14%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate23%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$8.3k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$234kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$868Median Monthly Rent+$196 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity88%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas7%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Wilmington Metro Area
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in the Wilmington Metro Area
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Wilmington Metro Area
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding58
Tornado22
Coastal Flooding51
Hurricane Force Winds4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wilmington Metro Area, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wilmington Metro Area, NC
Providence Preparatory Academy
8 miles, S
Topsail Montessori
10 miles, SE
Wilmington Christian Academy
11 miles, S
Calvary Christian School
13 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Wilmington Metro Area, NC
University of North Carolina Wilmington
14 miles, S
University of Mount Olive
55 miles, N
Fayetteville State University
72 miles, NW
Carolina College of Biblical Studies
74 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wilmington Metro Area, NC
Pender Memorial Hospital
9 miles, N
Strategic Behavioral Center-Leland
15 miles, SW
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
15 miles, S
Wilmington Treatment Center
16 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Wilmington Metro Area, NC
Wilmington International Airport
11 miles, S
Albert J Ellis Airport
32 miles, NE
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
66 miles, NE
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
68 miles, NW