Wilmington is a city located in Clinton County Ohio. Wilmington has a 2024 population of 12,577. It is also the county seat of Clinton County. Wilmington is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -0.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,667 in 2020.
The average household income in Wilmington is $61,526 with a poverty rate of 21.14%. The median age in Wilmington is 36.5 years: 34.1 years for males, and 37.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wilmington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,965 | 86.55% |
| Black or African American | 649 | 5.12% |
| Two or more races | 572 | 4.51% |
| Other race | 244 | 1.93% |
| Asian | 218 | 1.72% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,207 | 2.23 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Non Family | 2,478 | 1.17 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Married | 1,834 | 3.22 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Female | 679 | 3.06 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
| Male | 216 | 3.5 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
56.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 497 | 6.3% |
| Associates Degree | 1,096 | 13.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,044 | 13.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 709 | 8.99% |
| High School Graduate | 2,929 | 37.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 250 | 3.17% |
| Some College | 1,361 | 17.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,084 | 6,484 | 1,600 |
| Black | 339 | 291 | 54 |
| Hispanic | 198 | 151 | 9 |
| Asian | 141 | 104 | 68 |
| Other Race | 118 | 118 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 97 | 82 | 22 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,739 | $41,928 | $38,150 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,805 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,398 | $34,312 | $28,661 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,326 | $33,898 | $43,977 |
| Overall | $36,028 | $39,688 | $33,495 |
| Some College | $35,934 | $39,938 | $35,200 |
$36,028
Average Earnings
$39,688
Average Male
$33,495
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.24% of Wilmington residents speak only English, while 4.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,088 | 1,878 | 18.62% |
| Black | 442 | 212 | 47.96% |
| Multiple | 553 | 192 | 34.72% |
| Other | 244 | 184 | 75.41% |
| Hispanic | 310 | 184 | 59.35% |
21.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.27%
Male Poverty Rate
24.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wilmington is Other, with 75.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wilmington is White, with 18.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 23.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.46% |
| Some College | 17.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 21.51% |
| Female Employed | 13.02% |
| Male Employed | 11.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,240 | $77,835 |
| Households | $48,407 | $61,526 |
| Married Families | $76,979 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,821 | $42,837 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
34.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,035
Number of Veterans
908
Male Veterans
127
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 434 |
| First Gulf War | 199 |
| Second Gulf War | 187 |
| Korea | 111 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 313 |
| 75+ | 296 |
| 35 to 54 | 216 |
| 55 to 64 | 156 |
| 18 to 34 | 54 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 994 | 11.41% |
| Black | 32 | 5.96% |
| Other Race | 9 | 7.63% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 3.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.98%
Born in Wilmington
95.58%
Native Born
4.42%
Foreign Born
3.44%
Non Citizen
0.98%
Naturalized
95.58% of Wilmington residents were born in the United States, with 73.98% having been born in Ohio. 3.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,465 | -23 | -0.18% |
| 2028 | 12,488 | -22 | -0.18% |
| 2027 | 12,510 | -22 | -0.18% |
| 2026 | 12,532 | -23 | -0.18% |
| 2025 | 12,555 | -22 | -0.17% |
| 2024 | 12,577 | -23 | -0.18% |
| 2023 | 12,600 | -4 | -0.03% |
| 2022 | 12,604 | -72 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 12,676 | 9 | 0.07% |
| 2020 | 12,667 | 229 | 1.84% |
| 2019 | 12,438 | -49 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 12,487 | 19 | 0.15% |
| 2017 | 12,468 | 20 | 0.16% |
| 2016 | 12,448 | -37 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 12,485 | 57 | 0.46% |
| 2014 | 12,428 | -52 | -0.42% |
| 2013 | 12,480 | -14 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 12,494 | -46 | -0.37% |
| 2011 | 12,540 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 12,542 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,921 | 722 | 6.45% |
| 1990 | 11,199 | 768 | 7.36% |
| 1980 | 10,431 | 380 | 3.78% |
| 1970 | 10,051 | 1,136 | 12.74% |
| 1960 | 8,915 | 1,528 | 20.68% |
| 1950 | 7,387 | 1,416 | 23.71% |
| 1940 | 5,971 | 639 | 11.98% |
| 1930 | 5,332 | 295 | 5.86% |
| 1920 | 5,037 | 546 | 12.16% |
| 1910 | 4,491 | 878 | 24.3% |
| 1900 | 3,613 | 534 | 17.34% |
| 1890 | 3,079 | 334 | 12.17% |
| 1880 | 2,745 | -9,720 | -77.98% |