Wilmington, NC

Living in Wilmington

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Bikeability 41
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Walkability 41
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Commute 89
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 66
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 15
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Hospitals 44
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Colleges 21
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Schools 50
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Residents

120k Population +15k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
42% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
49% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black18%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate21%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household49%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone13%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$8.7k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty
20  mi Average Commute
78% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$246k Median Home Value +$11k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$849 Median Monthly Rent +$169 (2010–19)
40% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity85%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas12%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wilmington

United States45
North Carolina20
Wilmington Metro Area15
New Hanover County17

Property Crime in Wilmington

United States48
North Carolina30
Wilmington Metro Area32
New Hanover County30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump47%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 4 0
Feb 47 4 0
Mar 54 4 0
Apr 62 3 0
May 70 4 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 81 6 0
Aug 79 7 0
Sep 74 6 0
Oct 64 4 0
Nov 56 3 0
Dec 47 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wilmington

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding53
Tornado18
Coastal Flooding62
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wilmington, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wilmington, NC

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Oasis Day School
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Colleges

Colleges near Wilmington, NC

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wilmington, NC

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Airports

Airports near Wilmington, NC

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