Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington: The largest city in New Castle County, Delaware.
About
Wilmington is a city located in the county of New Castle in the U.S. state of Delaware. Its population at the 2010 census was 70,851. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 70,376 inhabitants.
The city was created 388 years ago in 1637.
Quick Facts about Wilmington
| Population | 70,376 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Delaware (United States) |
| County | New Castle County |
| Postal code | 19801-19810, 19850, 19880, 19884-19887, 19889-19899 |
| Phone Area Codes | 302 |
| Water as percent of area | 35.65% |
| Land as percent of area | 64.35% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.7460,-75.5466 |
| Altitude | 92 feet / 28 meters |
| Capital city | Wilmington is capital of New Castle County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1638 (388 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:48:15 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -0.67% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Wilmington is located at 39°44'45"N 75°32'48"W (39.7459500, -75.5465900).
Wilmington map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Weather
A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Wilmington
Official Website- Fulda
- Kalmar Municipality (1963 )
- Olevano sul Tusciano
- Watford
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wilmington decreased by 0.67% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70,851 | - | census |
| 2011 | 70,868 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 71,045 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 71,201 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 71,201 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 71,131 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 70,919 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 70,658 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 70,457 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 70,166 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 70,376 | 0.3% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Wilmington
1Casino @ Delaware Park
777 Delaware Park Blvd, Wilmington, DE 19804, United States View details
Phone: +13029942521 | Website available
2Brandywine Park
1080 N Park Dr, Wilmington, DE 19802, United States View details
Phone: +13025777020 | Website available
3Bellevue State Park
800 Carr Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809, United States View details
Phone: +13027616963 | Website available
4Delaware Children's Museum
550 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States View details
Phone: +13026542340 | Website available
5Brandywine Creek State Park
41 Adams Dam Rd, Wilmington, DE 19807, United States View details
Phone: +13025773534 | Website available
Where to Eat in Wilmington
1Sullivan's Steakhouse
5525 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803, United States View details
Phone: +13024797970 | Website available
2Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant
620 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States View details
Phone: +13024722739 | Website available
3Panera Bread
3650 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19808, United States View details
Phone: +13029986080 | Website available
4Chipotle Mexican Grill
3700 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19808, United States View details
Phone: +13029941069 | Website available
5Dunkin'
301 N Maryland Ave, Wilmington, DE 19804, United States View details
Phone: +13026529328 | Website available
Where to Stay in Wilmington
1Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown
422 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States View details
Phone: +13026548300 | Website available
2The Westin Wilmington
818 Shipyard Dr, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States View details
Phone: +13026542900 | Website available
3Surestay Plus Hotel By Best Western Brandywine Valley
1807 Concord Pike (Rte, 202, Wilmington, DE 19803, United States View details
Phone: +13026569436 | Website available
4Homewood Suites by Hilton Wilmington Downtown
820 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States View details
Phone: +13025652100 | Website available
5Hyatt Place Wilmington Riverfront
760 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States View details
Phone: +13028035888 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Wilmington
1City of Wilmington
800 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801 View details
Phone: +13025762100 | Website available
2Louis L.Redding City County Building
800 N French St, Wilmington, DE 19801 View details
Phone: +13025762140 | Website available
3Bellefonte Town Hall
901 Rosedale Ave, Wilmington, DE 19809 View details
Phone: +13027619638 | Website available
4Takahitiwawa
701 W 34th St, Wilmington, DE 19802 View details
People born in Wilmington (200)
People born in Wilmington, including lawyer Frederic Kimber Seward, chemist Robert W. Field, computer scientist Marshall Kirk McKusick, .
More notable people
- Pierre Samuel du Pont IV (American politician) he was born in 22/01/1935
- Brett Lunger (American racecar driver) he was born in 14/11/1945
- Elisabeth Shue (American actress) she was born in 06/10/1963
- Aubrey Plaza (American actress and comedian) she was born in 26/06/1984
- Cynthia Rothrock (American actor and martial artist) she was born in 08/03/1957
- J. George Stewart (American politician (1890-1970)) he was born in 02/06/1890
- Johnny Neel (American vocalist, songwriter, and musician) he was born in 11/06/1954
- Valerie Bertinelli (actress) she was born in 23/04/1960
- Ellen J. Kullman (American business executive) she was born in 22/01/1956
- Judge Reinhold (American actor) he was born in 21/05/1957
- George Thorogood (American blues rock vocalist/guitarist) he was born in 24/02/1950
- Daniel Nathans (American Microbiologist) he was born in 30/10/1928
- Cisco Houston (American musician (1918-1961)) he was born in 18/08/1918
- Stephen K. Hayes (Martial arts master, author) he was born in 09/09/1949
- Walter McCrone (chemist) he was born in 09/06/1916
- Clifford Brown (American jazz musician) he was born in 30/10/1930
- Eldridge R. Johnson (phonograph producer and co-creator of Victor Talking Machine Company) he was born in 06/02/1867
- Matthew Shipp (American musician) he was born in 07/12/1960
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Wilmington, DE. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 432524 | Delaware College of Art and Design | Wilmington (DE) | 19801-3007 |
| 441362 | Harris School of Business-Wilmington Campus | Wilmington (DE) | 19803 |
| 131113 | Wilmington University | New Castle (DE) | 19720 |
| 186469 | Salem Community College | Carneys Point (NJ) | 08069-2799 |
| 130989 | Goldey-Beacom College | Wilmington (DE) | 19808 |
Nearby Transit Stations (31)
Rail and bus stations connected to Wilmington, DE. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIL | Wilmington station | 100 South French Street | RAIL |
| NRK | Newark | 429 South College Ave. | RAIL |
| EXT | Exton | 425 Walkertown Road | RAIL |
| DOW | Downingtown | West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave. | RAIL |
| PAO | Paoli | 13 Lancaster Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Wilmington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rodney Sq Post Office | Wilmington (DE) | 19801 |
| Lancaster Av Post Office | Wilmington (DE) | 19805 |
| Montchanin Post Office | Montchanin (DE) | 19710 |
| Edgemoor Post Office | Wilmington (DE) | 19809 |
| Greenvill Post Office | Wilmington (DE) | 19807 |
Other places with the same name (9)
- Wilmington, North Carolina The largest city in the state of North Carolina. with a population of 124,794 people.
- Wilmington, Massachusetts town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA with a population of 23,287 people.
- Wilmington, Ohio city in Clinton County, Ohio, United States with a population of 12,399 people.
- Wilmington, Illinois town in Will County, Illinois, United States with a population of 5,597 people.
- Wilmington, Indiana unincorporated community in Dearborn County, Indiana with a population of 4,193 people.
- Wilmington, Vermont town in Vermont, USA with a population of 1,786 people.
- Wilmington, New York town in New York, USA with a population of 1,269 people.
- Wilmington, Kansas city in United States of America with a population of 686 people.
- Wilmington, Minnesota unincorporated community in Houston County, Minnesota with a population of 430 people.
Other cities in New Castle County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in New Castle County , DE. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Newark | 33,849 | City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States |
| Middletown | 23,765 | Town in Delaware, USA |
| Bear | 19,371 | Census-designated place in Delaware, United States |
| Hockessin | 13,527 | Census designated place |
| Claymont | 8,253 | Census-designated place in Delaware |
| North Star | 7,980 | Census designated place |
| Pike Creek | 7,898 | Census designated place |
| Wilmington Manor | 7,889 | Census-designated place in Delaware |
| Elsmere | 5,761 | Town in Delaware |
| Edgemoor | 5,677 | Census designated place |
| New Castle | 5,394 | City in Delaware |
| Brookside | 2,896 | Town in Alabama |
| Townsend | 2,764 | Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States |
| Delaware City | 1,837 | City in New Castle County, Delaware, United States |
| Bellefonte | 1,166 | Town of the United States |
| Newport | 874 | Town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Wilmington distances to largest Delaware cities