City profile · Ohio · Census ACS 2023

Wilmington, OH

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Wilmington - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

12,637
Residents
$52,661
Median income
$162,700
Median home
$1,029
Median rent (state)

Wilmington - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Wilmington places in the 24th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

24th
percentile, household income
31st
percentile, home value
22nd
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Wilmington, OH

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 12,637 residents in Wilmington, a small town within Ohio. Median household income here is $52,661 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 19.5%. Typical homes in Wilmington are valued around $162,700, and the median resident age is 36.7 years. 23.7% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 55.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 62 residential building permits were authorized in Wilmington (Building Boom), up 464% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 51.9°F with 43.2 inches of precipitation per year and 22.8 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Ohio run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Ohio scores 92.8 (Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,029 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Ohio's average monthly utility costs around $228 (state average). Commute times here average 16.9 minutes, with 79.8% driving alone and 4.4% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 34.0 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low).

Population

12,637 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Ohio

Median Household Income

$52,661 /yr

Poverty 19.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

92.8 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Ohio average

How does Wilmington compare to other US cities?

Here's how Wilmington stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 24% higher than other cities
Home value 31% pricier than other cities
Median rent 22% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Wilmington's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Ohio, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

24thIncome percentile

24th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Wilmington's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$162,700 Among the most affordable more affordable than 69% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Wilmington $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Wilmington, OH Wilmington, OH's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Wilmington, OH-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Wilmington, OH median $52,661/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Wilmington, OH's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Wilmington, OH. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 23.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 19.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 55.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
12,637
Median Income
$52,661
Median Home Value
$162,700
Median Age
36.7
Poverty Rate
19.5%
Labor force participation
55.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%

Climate

Avg Temperature
51.9°F
Annual Precipitation
43.2"
Annual Snowfall
22.8"

Schools

Total Schools
6
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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12,500 residents12,600 residents12,700 residents12,800 residents12,900 residents 202020212022202320242025 12,662 residents 12,802 residents ▲ +1.1%
Wilmington's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
62
housing units authorized
Single-Family
57
detached homes
Multifamily
5
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
4.9
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 11
2020 12
2021 37
2022 45
2023 43
2024 62

Permit volume increased 464% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
16.9 minutes
Drive Alone
79.8%
Carpool
7.1%
Public Transit
0.3%
Walk
4.8%
Work from Home
4.4%
Other
3.6%

Based on 5,498 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Ohio - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$78
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$228
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Ohio state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Ohio state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Wilmington sits in

Cost of Living Index
92.8
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,029/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
34.0 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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12,639 people
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12,671 people
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Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Wilmington's 12,637 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Sedro-Woolley, WA
12,633 people
Diamond Springs, CA
12,642 people
Minooka, IL
12,632 people
Ottawa, KS
12,632 people
Blackfoot, ID
12,628 people
Claiborne, LA
12,647 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Wilmington's $52,661 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Mariposa, CA
$52,661 median income
Milo, ME
$52,660 median income
Howard City, MI
$52,663 median income
Beulah Valley, CO
$52,664 median income
Blakely, GA
$52,656 median income
London Mills, IL
$52,656 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Wilmington, OH Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Wilmington, OH - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 86.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.3% White 86.3% Black or African American 5.0% Asian 1.6% American Indian 0.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.2% Two or more races 4.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Wilmington compares to nearby Ohio cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Wilmington (this city) 12,637 $52,661
Wickliffe 12,639 $79,052
Fostoria 12,671 $52,943
Greenville 12,748 $46,664
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OH NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Wilmington, OH?

What is the population of Wilmington, OH? +

Wilmington, OH has a population of 12,637 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Wilmington, OH? +

Median annual household income in Wilmington runs $52,661, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Wilmington? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Wilmington; the closest available measure is the Ohio state average, a cost of living index of 92.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Ohio vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Wilmington, OH? +

Wilmington's median home value sits at $162,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Wilmington? +

The average annual temperature in Wilmington runs 51.9°F, 43.2 inches of precipitation, and 22.8 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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