Demographics in Wilmington, DE

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Wilmington?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

71,124

Male

32,981

46.4%

Female

38,143

53.6%

Median Age

37.0

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
White
32.4%
Black
52.3%
Hispanic
11.8%
Asian
1.6%
Two or More
6.7%
Other
6.9%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

23.4%

High School or Higher

46.3%

Foreign Born

8.3%

Veterans

4.1%

Married

24.2%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Wilmington, DE has a population of 71,124 with a median age of 37.0. The racial makeup is 32.4% White, 11.8% Hispanic, 52.3% Black, 1.6% Asian. About 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 8.3%.