What is the median household income in Wilmington, OH?
The median household income in Wilmington, OH is $57,199 (±$6,514) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $909 a month would take about $36,400 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Wilmington, the median household income went from $35,833 in 2015–2019 to $57,199 in 2020–2024 (+59.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $57,199 (±$6,514)
- Median renter income
- $39,716 (±$11,788)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $36,400
Income in Wilmington against Clinton County, its state and the nation
| Wilmington | Clinton County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,199 (±$6,514) | $70,407 (±$5,534) | $71,389 (±$321) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $39,716 (±$11,788) | $36,882 (±$3,941) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $73,665 (±$5,514) | $85,327 (±$6,025) | $90,122 (±$343) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $909 (±$76) | $910 (±$44) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Wilmington, median household income is lower than in Clinton County ($70,407).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($71,389).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Clinton County, Wilmington ranks 14 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 1768 of 2,325.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Wilmington
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $909 a month ($10,908 a year) needs an income of about $36,400 a year.
The median renting household in Wilmington earns $39,716 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $35,833 (±$4,440) | $57,199 (±$6,514) | +59.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $745 (±$39) | $909 (±$76) | +22.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $108,500 (±$5,756) | $174,400 (±$11,303) | +60.7% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Wilmington
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | — | $57,199 (±$6,514) | — |
| Washington Township (Clinton County) | 4.4 mi | $66,736 (±$23,984) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Clinton County) | 4.7 mi | $118,750 (±$32,300) | Higher |
| Adams Township (Clinton County) | 5.9 mi | $91,417 (±$29,118) | Higher |
| Green Township (Clinton County) | 7.3 mi | $70,625 (±$16,898) | Not measurably different |
| Martinsville | 7.3 mi | $44,732 (±$11,315) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Clinton County) | 7.5 mi | $61,202 (±$37,886) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon Township (Clinton County) | 7.7 mi | $80,982 (±$12,007) | Higher |
| Port William | 8.6 mi | $48,750 (±$20,821) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Union Township (Clinton County), OH ($118,750), Adams Township (Clinton County), OH ($91,417), Vernon Township (Clinton County), OH ($80,982).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Clinton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Washington Township (Clinton County) | $66,736 (±$23,984) |
| 9 | Wayne Township (Clinton County) | $64,028 (±$27,941) |
| 10 | Clarksville | $63,611 (±$31,534) |
| 11 | Liberty Township (Clinton County) | $61,202 (±$37,886) |
| 12 | New Vienna | $60,962 (±$9,648) |
| 13 | Marion Township (Clinton County) | $59,840 (±$15,527) |
| 14 | Wilmington | $57,199 (±$6,514) |
| 15 | Midland | $55,000 (±$39,867) |
| 16 | Blanchester | $54,583 (±$23,883) |
| 17 | Richland Township (Clinton County) | $51,902 (±$5,101) |
| 18 | Wilson Township | $49,545 (±$42,286) |
| 19 (tie) | Port William | $48,750 (±$20,821) |
| 19 (tie) | Sabina | $48,750 (±$8,002) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Clinton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Wilmington
What is the median household income in Wilmington?
The median household income in Wilmington is $57,199 (±$6,514) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Wilmington?
About $36,400 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $909 a month.
Have incomes in Wilmington kept up with inflation?
In Wilmington, the median household income went from $35,833 in 2015–2019 to $57,199 in 2020–2024 (+59.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
What do renters earn in Wilmington?
The median renting household in Wilmington, OH earns $39,716 (±$11,788) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmington city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmington city, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmington city, Ohio
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmington city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmington city, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmington city, Ohio
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Wilmington city, Ohio (place:85792, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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