Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE

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2023 Population

122,304

0.255% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chris Coons

Democratic Party

US Senator

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Party

US Representative

Sarah McBride

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

37.7

0.266% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

18.3%

6.57% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$62,182

4.46% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$230,600

8.36% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

58,056

18.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE had a population of 122k people with a median age of 37.7 and a median household income of $62,182. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE declined from 122,617 to 122,304, a −0.255% decrease and its median household income grew from $59,528 to $62,182, a 4.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (41.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (36%), Other (Hispanic) (7.57%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.1%), and White (Hispanic) (3.8%).

15.6% of the households in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.3% of the residents in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE are Strayer University-Delaware (450298) (53 degrees awarded in 2022) and Delaware College of Art and Design (27 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE was $230,600, and the homeownership rate was 54.7%.

Most people in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE was 2 cars per household.

Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE borders Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE, Churchmans/New Castle PUMA, DE, and South Glasgow/Middletown PUMA, DE.

United States Delaware

Population & Diversity

Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE is home to a population of 122k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 9.59% of Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE residents were born outside of the country (11.7k people).

In 2023, there were 1.15 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (50.7k people) in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 44k White (Non-Hispanic) and 9.26k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE are Spanish (13,695 households), Arabic (550 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (471 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

61,608

Women

50.9%

59,316

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 120,924 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

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Citizenship

95.3%

2023 Citizenship

94.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.3% of Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE was 94.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
50.7k ± 2.03k
White (Non-Hispanic)
44k ± 1.63k
Other (Hispanic)
9.26k ± 1.39k

16.1%

Hispanic Population

19.7k people

16.1% of the people in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE are hispanic (19.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,934 ± 1,314 people
Jamaica
1,434 ± 924 people
Dominican Republic
847 ± 712 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE was Mexico, the natal country of 2,934 Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE residents, followed by Jamaica with 1,434 and Dominican Republic with 847.

Foreign-Born Population

9.59%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

11.7k people

10.1%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

12.4k people

As of 2023, 9.59% of Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE residents (11.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE was 10.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
13,695 households (11.9%)
Arabic
550 households (0.477%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
471 households (0.409%)

15.6% of the households in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE was Spanish. 11.9% of the households in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,040 ± 496
Gulf War (2001-)
1,022 ± 360
Gulf War (1990s)
583 ± 219

Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE employs 58.1k people. The largest industries in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE are Restaurants & Food Services (3,534 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,471 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,227 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($192,670), Offices of dentists ($177,756), and Air transportation ($174,417).

Males in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE have an average income that is 1.13 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,354. The income inequality in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,501

Women

51.8%

22,822

Men

48.2%

The workforce of Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE in 2020 was 47,323 people, with 51.8% woman, and 48.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE.

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Occupations

58.1k

2022 Value

18.2%

1 Year growth

± 18.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE grew at a rate of 18.2%, from 49.1k employees to 58.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE, are Janitors & building cleaners (1,858 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,588 people), and Retail salespersons (1,493 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Delaware (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

58.1k

2022 Value

18.2%

1 Year growth

± 18.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE grew at a rate of 18.2%, from 49.1k employees to 58.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,534 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,471 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,227 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE, though some of these residents may live in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,679

Median earning men ± $2,889

$40,916

Median earning women ± $2,142

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,563), Information ($69,674), and Manufacturing ($67,225).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($66,010), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,586), and Public Administration ($51,471).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.43%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 472k people employed in Delaware. This represents a 2.43% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Delaware.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Kamala Harris with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.904%).

Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester are the senators currently representing the state of Delaware. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE is currently represented by Sarah McBride in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE. Showing the available data for Delaware.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (56.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.8%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (0.904%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Delaware went to Kamala Harris with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.904%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Delaware for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Delaware

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Chris Coons

Senator from Delaware

Assumed office on November 15, 2010
Elected to the seat to succeed Ted Kaufman, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Joe Biden, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Senator from Delaware

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester are the senators currently representing Delaware.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Delaware over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE

Sarah McBride

District at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE is currently represented by Sarah McBride (Democratic Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE awarded 80 degrees. The student population of Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 113 male students and 286 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE are Black or African American (42 and 52.5%), followed by White (24 and 30%), Hispanic or Latino (6 and 7.5%), and Unknown (5 and 6.25%).

The largest universities in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE by number of degrees awarded are Strayer University-Delaware (450298) (53 and 66.3%) and Delaware College of Art and Design (27 and 33.8%).

The most popular majors in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE are General Business (33 and 41.3%), Illustration (11 and 13.8%), and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (9 and 11.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE, the percentage of applicants admitted was 57.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 399 (28.3% men and 71.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 399 students enrolled in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE, 28.3% men and 71.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 193 records, of which 68.9% were women and 31.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Illustration
11 degrees awarded
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
9 degrees awarded
General Business
9 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE was Illustration with 11 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Strayer University-Delaware (450298)
53 degrees awarded
Delaware College of Art and Design
27 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Strayer University-Delaware (450298) with 53 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 22 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE, which is 0.379 times less than the 58 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 42 degrees mean that there were 1.75 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 24 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($27,780) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,720) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($3,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.878% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.803% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (32.8k), Some college (17.7k), and Bachelors Degree (15.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE was $230,600 in 2023, which is 0.76 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $212,800 to $230,600, a 8.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE is 54.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE is $62,182. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE was South Glasgow/Middletown PUMA, DE with a value of $126,554, followed by Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE and Sussex East PUMA, DE, with respective values of $114,502 and $87,153.

Housing

Property

$230,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,393

$28,683

Median Property Taxes

±$1,391

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

54.7%

Homeownership

2023

66.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 54.7% of the housing units in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE was South Glasgow/Middletown PUMA, DE with a value of $126,554, followed by Brandywine/Piedmont PUMA, DE and Sussex East PUMA, DE, with respective values of $114,502 and $87,153.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,182

Median Household Income

± $3,508

52.5k

Number of Households

± 2,060

In 2023, the median household income of the 52.5k households in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE grew to $62,182 from the previous year's value of $59,528.

The following chart displays the households in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.452

2022 Wage GINI in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE

0.451

2021 Wage GINI in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE

In 2022, the income inequality in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (67.8%)
Worked At Home (12.3%)
Carpooled (8.46%)

In 2023, 67.8% of workers in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.3%) and those who carpooled to work (8.46%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.54% of the workforce in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE (21.8k out of 119k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.2% of the population of Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE has health coverage, with 41.9% on employee plans, 27.3% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 0.622% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Delaware see 1332 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.68% increase from the previous year (1323 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2167 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 323 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Delaware.

1,332 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Delaware

Primary care physicians in Delaware see an average of 1,332 patients per year. This represents a 0.68% increase from the previous year (1,323 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Delaware in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.1% under 18 years, 22.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.78%

Uninsured

41.9%

Employer Coverage

27.3%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

0.622%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE grew by 13.9% from 6.83% to 7.78%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Greater Wilmington PUMA, DE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.