Demographics in Wilmington, NC

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

118,578

Male

55,595

46.9%

Female

62,983

53.1%

Median Age

37.5

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

72.9%

Black

14.9%

Hispanic

8.9%

Asian

1.3%

Two or More

5.9%

Other

4.8%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

30.9%

High School or Higher

43.0%

Foreign Born

5.7%

Veterans

4.8%

Married

35.4%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

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

Wilmington, NC has a population of 118,578 with a median age of 37.5. The racial makeup is 72.9% White, 8.9% Hispanic, 14.9% Black, 1.3% Asian. About 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 5.7%.