City safety & data profile

WilmingtonDE

Wilmington, DE is a 71K-resident city in New Castle County with a median household income of $58,671.

New Castle County, Delaware. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Wilmington, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Wilmington has a population larger than 87% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $231,400, and 3 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

71K
Population
Top 13%
By size
$58,671
Median income
$231,400
Median home
21.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Wilmington

Wilmington posts a median household income higher than 20% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 3 hospitals serve the Wilmington area.

Top 80%
by median income, US cities
3
hospitals in & near Wilmington

Where Wilmington income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$58,671 Bottom 20% higher than 20% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. DE $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Wilmington, DE beyond the headline numbers

Wilmington sits inside New Castle County, Delaware, at roughly 39.75°N, -75.55°W. Population 70,898, $58,671 median household income. Median home value $231,400, median rent $1,224. Poverty rate 21.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Wilmington's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 41.1%, then obesity at 41%. 3 hospitals in/around Wilmington, 3.5/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Wilmington from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
70,898
Wilmington
Median Income
$58,671
-14% vs avg
Median Home Value
$231,400
Near average
Median Age
37
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (New Castle County) - Wilmington's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
578K+6%
Median Income
$91,166+41%
Median Home Value
$352,200+43%
Poverty Rate
10.1%-6%
Unemployment
4.8%-44%

Economics

Economics indicators for Wilmington, DE
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,224/mo
Poverty Rate
21.4% +51% vs avg
Unemployment 7.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 33.1%
Work From Home 16%
Public Transit 7.7%

Population

White 30.8%
African American 52.2%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
41.1%
Obesity
41%
High Blood Pressure
40.5%
Physical Inactivity
33.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.4%
Current Smoking
16.4%
Diabetes
16%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.9%
Binge Drinking
13.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53.8%
Annual Checkup 79.5%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.6%
Stroke
4.5%

Hospitals 3 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3.5/5
Total Hospitals
3
With ER
2
WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER
WILMINGTON · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★★☆
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL
WILMINGTON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Wilmington, DE? ▼
Wilmington, DE has a population of 70,898 people, located in New Castle County, Delaware.
What is the median household income in Wilmington? ▼
The median household income in Wilmington, DE is $58,671 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 21.4%.
What is the median home value in Wilmington? ▼
The median home value in Wilmington, DE is $231,400. Median rent is $1,224/month.
What are the top health concerns in Wilmington? ▼
The top health indicators in Wilmington include Short Sleep Duration (41.1%), Obesity (41%), High Blood Pressure (40.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Wilmington? ▼
Wilmington has 3 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Wilmington? ▼
The median age in Wilmington, DE is 37 years. 33.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Wilmington, DE is located in New Castle County, Delaware. With a population of 71K and a $58,671 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 3 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Wilmington area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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NOAA active watches, warnings, advisories

CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

Nearby Cities 8

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Using Wilmington's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Wilmington area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Wilmington against Delaware peers on any ranking lens. Explore Delaware

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (New Castle County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.