Economy & Jobs
Households in Wilmington earn a median $58,671 (1.6× below New Castle County median $91,166; 1.4× below Delaware median $84,954), with homes at a median value of $231,400. The surrounding county supports 303,806 jobs (avg $80,334).
- $89,269 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (at Delaware median).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $58,671 — below the Delaware median ($76,912). Poverty rate 21.4% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 41% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| County Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $280,600 |
|---|---|
| County Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $25,048,791 |
| County Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $89,269 (at Delaware median) |
| Median Household Income | $58,671 (vs Delaware $76,912) |
| Poverty Rate | 21.4% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 4.8% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 16% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| County Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 303,806 |
|---|---|
| County Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $24,405,857,939 |
| County Employment · Average annual pay | $80,334 |
| All Occupations · Employment | 469,280 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% (vs Delaware 4.1%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (20)
Sources: FDIC Institutions/Branches · Refreshed 2026-04-12
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
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Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12