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Wilmington, Delaware

Introduction to Wilmington, Delaware

Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle county, is 24 miles SW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city is part of the Wilmington - Newark metropolitan statistical area (MSA). Approximately 72,664 people live in Wilmington.

Wilmington History

The area which is now recognized as Wilmington was originally colonized by the settlers from Sweden in the year 1638. The Dutch took over from the Swedes and renamed the area as Altena. With the beginning of British colonization in the year 1664, the area came under the British rule. A borough charter was granted by King George II in 1739; this changed the name of the city to Wilmington. It is considered to be named after Spencer Compton, the Earl of Wilmington.

Wilmington and nearby Attractions

  • Brandywine Shopping Center
  • Wilmington Industrial Park
  • Brown Park
  • Business History & Technology Museum
  • Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts

Things To Do In Wilmington

The city of Wilmington has several notable tourist attractions that one can visit including the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, Arden Craft Shop Museum, Business History & Technology Museum, and the Historical Society of Delaware; these are all notable for their historical significance. There are also parks that one can visit like Christina Park, Speakman Park, and the Rodney Square. Tourists can have some fun shopping at the Brandywine Shopping Center in Wilmington.

Wilmington Transportation

Air transportation facilities are provided by the New Castle County airport.

Wilmington Higher Education

There are many institutions offering high education to the residents of Wilmington including Delaware College of Art and Design, Widener University - Delaware campus, Goldey - Beacom College, and Harrison Career Institute - Wilmington.

High Points

Wilmington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Delaware):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Wilmington Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Wilmington Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Wilmington Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Wilmington, DE

Comparing Wilmington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Delaware (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity99
Female Share of the Population84
Well-Paid Single Women68
Well-Paid Single Men68
Senior Citizens63
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Age of the Population44
Male Share of the Population37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work87
Short Commute Times65
Working at Home66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime34
Low Violent Crime11

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W.B. Danforth drugs between 1895 and 1910

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