Wilmington, NC population by race
The table below shows Wilmington's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86,966 | 74.37% |
| Black or African American | 18,955 | 16.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 327 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 1,518 | 1.30% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.02% |
| Some other race | 3,677 | 3.14% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,465 | 4.67% |
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Wilmington population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Wilmington has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Wilmington's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Wilmington population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 74.37% are white, 16.21% are Black or African American, 0.28% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.30% are Asian, 0.02% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 3.14% are some other race and 4.67% are multiracial.
Wilmington 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Wilmington is White with a population of 86,966 (74.37% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 5,465 (4.67% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wilmington, NC
By ethnicity, 8,190 (7% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 108,743 (93% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wilmington, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 83,656 (76.93% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Wilmington, NC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wilmington's Non-Hispanic population.
Wilmington Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 83,656 | 76.93% |
| Black or African American alone | 18,792 | 17.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 234 | 0.22% |
| Asian alone | 1,492 | 1.37% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 25 | 0.02% |
| Some other race alone | 712 | 0.65% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,832 | 3.52% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wilmington, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 3,367 (41.11% of the total Hispanic population).
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Wilmington, NC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wilmington's Hispanic population.
Wilmington Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 2,953 | 36.06% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,383 | 16.89% |
| Cuban | 487 | 5.95% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 3,367 | 41.11% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wilmington, NC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 7% of Wilmington population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wilmington, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 3,367 (41.11% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wilmington, NC have?
Wilmington, NC has 18,955 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 16.21% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Wilmington is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Wilmington, NC?
With 93% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wilmington.
That being said, with a 16.21% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Wilmington.
What is the majority race in Wilmington, NC?
With a population of 86,966 (74.37% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wilmington.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Wilmington, with 16.21% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
