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Wilmington, OH
City in Clinton County, Ohio.
Population
12,620
Land area
12.9sq mi
People per sq mi
975
ZIP codes
0
Wilmington and its ZIP codes
Wilmington at a glance
- Wilmington is about 3.4 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 152nd most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $57,199 a year, 20% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,400 (19% below Ohio) and median rent is $909 a month.
Local data for Wilmington, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wilmington, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,199
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$174,400
Median rent
$909/mo
Homeownership
58.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
17.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,892), Irish Americans (1,819), Scottish Americans (326).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clinton County. PPP loans are for Wilmington.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,234
19,013 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,867
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$301M
FY 2026, $7,171 per person
How people get to work
Wilmington, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 17.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wilmington, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
685
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
68
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
44.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wilmington, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Wilmington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MartinsvilleVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Port WilliamVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.1 |
| New ViennaVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.8 |
| SabinaVillage | 9.2 mi | 1.2 |
| ClarksvilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| BowersvilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| MidlandVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| HighlandVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| HarveysburgVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| LynchburgVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| LeesburgVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| BlanchesterVillage | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| Shawnee HillsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| MilledgevilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| OctaVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| St. MartinCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wilmington, OH in?
- Wilmington is in Clinton County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Wilmington, OH?
- About 12,620 people live in Wilmington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wilmington?
- Nearby places include Martinsville (7.8 mi), Port William (8.3 mi), New Vienna (8.9 mi), Sabina (9.2 mi), Clarksville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023