Wilmington City PUMA, NC

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2021 Population

165,553

2.99% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.3

1.55% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

15.4%

6.08% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$60,192

9.73% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$294,100

6.95% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

76,628

1.09% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Wilmington City PUMA, NC had a population of 166k people with a median age of 39.3 and a median household income of $60,192. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Wilmington City PUMA, NC declined from 170,652 to 165,553, a −2.99% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,853 to $60,192, a 9.73% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wilmington City PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.71%), White (Hispanic) (2.68%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.56%).

6.87% of the households in Wilmington City PUMA, NC 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.

97.5% of the residents in Wilmington City PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in New Hanover County (South)--Wilmington City PUMA, NC are University of North Carolina Wilmington (5,264 degrees awarded in 2021), Cape Fear Community College (2,338 degrees), and Miller-Motte College-Wilmington (478 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Wilmington City PUMA, NC was $294,100, and the homeownership rate was 55%.

Most people in Wilmington City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Wilmington City PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Wilmington City PUMA, NC borders Pender & New Hanover (North) Counties PUMA, NC and Brunswick County PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Wilmington City PUMA, NC is home to a population of 166k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.54% of Wilmington City PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (7.52k people).

In 2021, there were 5.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (126k people) in Wilmington City PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.49k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Wilmington City PUMA, NC are Spanish (6,745 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (682 households), and Arabic (406 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

87,060

Women

52.6%

78,412

Men

47.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 165,472 inhabitants, with 47.4% men, and 52.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.5%

2021 Citizenship

97.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.5% of Wilmington City PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Wilmington City PUMA, NC was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wilmington City PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
126k ± 1.76k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
21.3k ± 1.01k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.49k ± 789

6.26%

Hispanic Population

10.4k people

6.26% of the people in Wilmington City PUMA, NC are hispanic (10.4k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,496 ± 945 people
Canada
515 ± 556 people
Honduras
420 ± 503 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wilmington City PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,496 Wilmington City PUMA, NC residents, followed by Canada with 515 and Honduras with 420.

Foreign-Born Population

4.54%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.52k people

4.55%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.76k people

As of 2021, 4.54% of Wilmington City PUMA, NC residents (7.52k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wilmington City PUMA, NC was 4.55%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,745 households (4.27%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
682 households (0.432%)
Arabic
406 households (0.257%)

6.87% of the households in Wilmington City PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Wilmington City PUMA, NC was Spanish. 4.27% of the households in Wilmington City PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,178 ± 411
Gulf War (2001-)
2,260 ± 493
Gulf War (1990s)
1,320 ± 268

Wilmington City PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.41 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wilmington City PUMA, NC employs 76.6k people. The largest industries in Wilmington City PUMA, NC are Restaurants & Food Services (7,293 people), Construction (5,079 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,197 people), and the highest paying industries are Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($162,130), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($142,072), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($133,567).

Males in Wilmington City PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,289. The income inequality in Wilmington City PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.499, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

39,036

Women

50.4%

38,436

Men

49.6%

The workforce of Wilmington City PUMA, NC in 2020 was 77,472 people, with 50.4% woman, and 49.6% men.

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

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Occupations

76.6k

2021 Value

−1.09%

1 Year decline

± −1.09%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wilmington City PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −1.09%, from 77.5k employees to 76.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wilmington City PUMA, NC, are Other managers (2,794 people), Retail salespersons (2,318 people), and Waiters & waitresses (1,971 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wilmington City PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (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

76.6k

2021 Value

−1.09%

1 Year decline

± −1.09%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wilmington City PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −1.09%, from 77.5k employees to 76.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wilmington City PUMA, NC, are Restaurants & Food Services (7,293 people), Construction (5,079 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,197 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wilmington City PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Wilmington City PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,109

Median earning men ± $1,618

$32,864

Median earning women ± $1,490

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($103,092), Information ($69,090), and Wholesale Trade ($66,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,639), Manufacturing ($54,222), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,119).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members 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 Wilmington City PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

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 North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Wilmington City PUMA, NC awarded 8,131 degrees. The student population of Wilmington City PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 12,683 male students and 20,441 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wilmington City PUMA, NC are White (6,112 and 76.1%), followed by Black or African American (732 and 9.11%), Hispanic or Latino (516 and 6.42%), and Two or More Races (338 and 4.21%).

The largest universities in Wilmington City PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are University of North Carolina Wilmington (5,264 and 64.7%), Cape Fear Community College (2,338 and 28.8%), and Miller-Motte College-Wilmington (478 and 5.88%).

The most popular majors in New Hanover County (South)--Wilmington City PUMA, NC are General Business Administration & Management (1,035 and 12.7%), Registered Nursing (851 and 10.5%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (828 and 10.2%).

The median tuition cost in New Hanover County (South)--Wilmington City PUMA, NC for a public four year colleges is $4,443 for in-state students and $18,508 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Wilmington City PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 33,124 (38.3% men and 61.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 33,124 students enrolled in Wilmington City PUMA, NC, 38.3% men and 61.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 23,404 records, of which 60.6% were women and 39.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
782 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
698 degrees awarded
General Psychology
245 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in New Hanover County (South)--Wilmington City PUMA, NC was Registered Nursing with 782 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in New Hanover County (South)--Wilmington City PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of North Carolina Wilmington
5,264 degrees awarded
Cape Fear Community College
2,338 degrees awarded
Miller-Motte College-Wilmington
478 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Carolina Wilmington with 5,264 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,877 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wilmington City PUMA, NC, which is 0.548 times less than the 5,254 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6,112 degrees mean that there were 8.35 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 732 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

Public, 4-year or above ($4,443) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,795) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) 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 2021, 0.51% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.34% 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 Wilmington City PUMA, NC in 2021 were Some college (34.9k), Bachelors Degree (34.7k), and High School or Equivalent (27k).

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 Wilmington City PUMA, NC was $294,100 in 2021, which is 1.2 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $275,000 to $294,100, a 6.95% increase. The homeownership rate in Wilmington City PUMA, NC is 55%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Wilmington City PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 19.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wilmington City PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Wilmington City PUMA, NC is $60,192. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Wilmington City PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

Housing

Property

$294,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,945

$40,195

Median Property Taxes

±$1,558

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 Wilmington City PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

55%

Homeownership

2021

64.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 55% of the housing units in Wilmington City PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wilmington City PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Wilmington City PUMA, NC 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.

$60,192

Median Household Income

± $2,847

73k

Number of Households

± 2,465

In 2021, the median household income of the 73k households in Wilmington City PUMA, NC grew to $60,192 from the previous year's value of $54,853.

The following chart displays the households in Wilmington City PUMA, NC 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

0.499

2021 Wage GINI in Wilmington City PUMA, NC

0.493

2020 Wage GINI in Wilmington City PUMA, NC

In 2021, the income inequality in Wilmington City PUMA, NC was 0.499 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.24% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Wilmington City PUMA, NC was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Wilmington City PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76%)
Worked At Home (12.8%)
Carpooled (7.45%)

In 2021, 76% of workers in Wilmington City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.8%) and those who carpooled to work (7.45%).

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

19.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wilmington City PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (19.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.38% of the workforce in Wilmington City PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wilmington City PUMA, NC (24.8k out of 160k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wilmington City PUMA, NC is White, followed by Black 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

89.3% of the population of Wilmington City PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 46.6% on employee plans, 10.7% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 17.2% on non-group plans, and 1.32% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1399 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1710 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 363 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,399 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,399 patients per year. This represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1,405 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.9% under 18 years, 24.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.7% were men and 54.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.7%

Uninsured

46.6%

Employer Coverage

10.7%

Medicaid

13.5%

Medicare

17.2%

Non-Group

1.32%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wilmington City PUMA, NC declined by 0.627% from 10.8% to 10.7%.

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