Wilmington Population

1820–2026

12,805

2026 projection

1.1% since 2020 (increase)

02K4K6K8K10K12K14K1850190019502000

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Wilmington. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202612,805+30.02%
202512,802+1250.99%
202412,677+760.60%
202312,601+120.10%
202212,589-860.68%
202112,675+110.09%
202012,664-10.01%
201912,665-250.20%
201812,690+440.35%
201712,646+440.35%

Showing 10 of 36 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Wilmington is growing faster than Clinton County and Ohio, and slower than the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Wilmington+1.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%
  • Clinton County+0.6%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Wilmington Demographics

36.3median age

Median age

Female38.2 yrs
Male34.4 yrs

Adults

9,912
2,610 seniors (65+) · 26% of adults7,302 other adults

Sex

Female 53.4% · 6,744Male 46.6% · 5,876

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 126 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Wilmington Income

$57,199median household income

Median household income

$57,199

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$42,235

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

17.5%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Wilmington Marital Status

35% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married35%36%34%
Never married38%40%36%
Divorced16%15%17%
Widowed9%7%11%
Separated2%2%3%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201