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Old Wilmington, Wilmington, NC

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Area Highlights

Old Wilmington, Wilmington, NC residents have a median age of 54.9 years old, with employment highest in the administrative support and finance industries.

1,738 Population

The population has increased by 7.4% since the year 2010.

937 Households

$74,830 /yr
Median Household Income

13m Median Commute Time

Most people in this area drive to work.

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Median Age

Median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equally sized groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population.

LEGEND

  • 61+ years old
  • 51 to 60 years old
  • 41 to 50 years old
  • 31 to 40 years old
  • 21 to 30 years old
  • 11 to 20 years old
  • 0 to 10 years old

Median Home Price

The median sale price measures the “middle” price of homes that sold, meaning that half of the homes sold for a higher price and half sold for less.

LEGEND

  • $2,000,000+
  • $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
  • $800,000 to $1,000,000
  • $600,000 to $800,000
  • $400,000 to $600,000
  • $200,000 to $400,000
  • $0 to $200,000

Median Household Income

The median household income is the income amount that divides a population into two equal groups, half having a household income above that amount, and half having a household income below that amount.

LEGEND

  • $500,000+ per year
  • $250,000 to $500,000 per year
  • $150,000 to $250,000 per year
  • $100,000 to $150,000 per year
  • $75,000 to $100,000 per year
  • $50,000 to $75,000 per year
  • $0 to $50,000 per year

Family & Education

54.9 Median Age

Average Household Size

1.8
persons per
household

25.5%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

Bachelors Degree 30%
Graduate Degree 23%
High School Graduate 15%
Associates Degree 14%
Some College 13%
Some High School 5%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is Bachelors Degree, representing 29.95% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
7.1% of households have children

Area Schools

KG-8
0.4 MILES
A-
The International School At Gregory
6-8
0.4 MILES
D-
Williston Middle School
9-12
0.7 MILES
C-
New Hanover High School
KG-5
0.7 MILES
C+
Douglass Academy
KG-8
1.3 MILES
D-
D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy
KG-8
1.4 MILES
Lake Forest Academy
KG-5
1.7 MILES
C+
Sunset Park Elementary School
KG-8
2.8 MILES
C+
Cape Fear Center For Inquiry
KG-5
4.4 MILES
B
Wrightsboro Elementary School

Proximity to listed schools and their school district(s) does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please contact a local real estate professional or the local school district(s) for the most current information relating to schools in the area.

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Economics

$74,830 /yr
Median Household Income
$0
Median Sales Price
13 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $50-74,999k representing 18.65% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 66%
  • Work from Home 19%
  • Walk or Bike 13%
  • Public Transit 0%

Occupancy by Type

Rented 507 43%
Owned 430 36%
Vacant 254 21%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 90%
Blue Collar 10%

Employment

Employees by Industry

Employees by Occupation

Demographics

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 54.9 years old. The smallest percentage group is 55-64 years and the largest percentage is the 12-17 years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 67%
Black 22%
Hispanic 5%
Other 2%
Asian <1%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 67%, followed by Black at 22%, Hispanic at 5%, and Other at 2%.

Crime & Pollution

Crime vs National Average

This location’s average annual crime rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Pollution vs National Average

This location’s average annual pollution rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Weather

89° July
Hottest Average Month
35° January
Coldest Average Month

Severe Weather

This location’s average annual severe weather events compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
35°
56°
Feb
37°
59°
Mar
43°
65°
Apr
51°
73°
May
60°
80°
Jun
67°
86°
Jul
71°
89°
Aug
70°
88°
Sep
65°
84°
Oct
54°
75°
Nov
44°
67°
Dec
37°
59°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

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