As of 2025 the population of Wilmington, DE is 72,788. The population is expected to grow to 73,951 by 2030 - a growth rate of 0.32%.
The median age of Wilmington, DE residents is 37.
The diversity index of Wilmington, DE is 69.3, meaning that there is a 69% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Wilmington, DE is $90,729 and projected to be $101,124 in 2030. Per capita income is $40,039, projected to be $45,433 in 2030. 3.73% of households – 2,718 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $637,189 and the average disposable income is $66,879.
There are 36,241 housing units in Wilmington, DE; 14,988 are owner-occupied, 17,070 are rented, and 4,183 are vacant. The average home value is $321,320, with 1,896 homes built in 2010 or later, and 15,521 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 4,912 businesses in Wilmington, DE, employing 66,188 workers and pulling from a labor force of 34,006 age 16 and above. 177 workers commute into Wilmington, DE from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
28,953 residents both live and work in/around Wilmington, DE. The average travel time is 23.0 minutes. 1.45% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.45% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 21,152 drive alone, 2,421 carpool, and 2,865 take public transportation. 2,532 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 4,931 residents work from home.
16,359 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 2,903 have associates degrees, 9,477 have bachelor’s degrees, and 8,009 hold a graduate or professional degree.
