Wilmington, NC Demographics
A map of Wilmington's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 79,791 | 69.1% |
Black | 18,828 | 16.3% |
Hispanic | 9,544 | 8.3% |
Multiracial | 4,493 | 3.9% |
Asian | 1,826 | 1.6% |
Native American/Other | 969 | 0.8% |
Wilmington, North Carolina had a population of 115,451 in 2020. It was 69.1% White, 16.3% Black, 1.6% Asian, 8.3% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wilmington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Wilmington is the 8th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Wilmington's White Population
79,791 residents of Wilmington identify as White, or 69.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Wilmington slightly larger than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Wilmington is ranked #408 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Wilmington is more White than neighboring Kings Grant (68% White), Hightsville (59.4% White), and Wrightsboro (56.9% White). Wilmington is less White than neighboring Silver Lake (70.3% White), and Myrtle Grove (87.5% White).
Wilmington's Black Population
18,828 residents of Wilmington identify as Black, or 16.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wilmington roughly similar to the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Wilmington is ranked #313 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Wilmington is more Black than neighboring Kings Grant (11.4% Black), Silver Lake (5.8% Black), and Myrtle Grove (2.9% Black). Wilmington is less Black than neighboring Hightsville (30% Black), and Wrightsboro (26.7% Black).
Wilmington's Asian Population
1,826 residents of Wilmington identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wilmington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Wilmington is ranked #153 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Wilmington is more Asian than neighboring Silver Lake (1.3% Asian), Hightsville (0.4% Asian), Wrightsboro (0.6% Asian), and Myrtle Grove (1.5% Asian). Wilmington is less Asian than neighboring Kings Grant (2.3% Asian).
Wilmington's Hispanic Population
9,544 residents of Wilmington identify as Hispanic, or 8.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wilmington roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Wilmington is ranked #259 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Wilmington is more Hispanic than neighboring Hightsville (5.5% Hispanic), and Myrtle Grove (3.7% Hispanic). Wilmington is less Hispanic than neighboring Kings Grant (13.6% Hispanic), Silver Lake (16.8% Hispanic), and Wrightsboro (10.5% Hispanic).
Wilmington's Native American/Other Population
969 residents of Wilmington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wilmington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Wilmington is ranked #321 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Wilmington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wrightsboro (0.7% Native American/Other), and Myrtle Grove (0.6% Native American/Other). Wilmington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kings Grant (0.9% Native American/Other), and Hightsville (1.3% Native American/Other).
Wilmington's Multiracial Population
4,493 residents of Wilmington identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wilmington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Wilmington is ranked #335 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Wilmington is more Multiracial than neighboring Hightsville (3.4% Multiracial), and Myrtle Grove (3.7% Multiracial). Wilmington is less Multiracial than neighboring Silver Lake (5% Multiracial), and Wrightsboro (4.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.