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Wilmington, IL


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Wilmington, Illinois

Wilmington, Illinois, in Will county, is 15 miles S of Joliet, Illinois (center to center) and 46 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The city is part of the Chicago metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 5,134 people people live in Wilmington.

The People and Families of Wilmington

In Wilmington, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wilmington had a median family income of $53,648.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($200) in Wilmington than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Wilmington Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Wilmington, about 71% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Wilmington, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Wilmington, IL

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women88
Male Share of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens54
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better77
Median Family Income77
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use35
Walking and Biking to Work35
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents65
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48
Affordability of Property Taxes44

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Historic Wilmington

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Veranda of Home for Soldiers' Widows between 1900 and 1905

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Veranda of Home for Soldiers' Widows between 1900 and 1905

Home for soldiers' widows ca. 1900

Robson's Bridge between 1900 and 1906

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