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Wilmington city, DE

ZIP 19801 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 19801

19801 has a population of 16,170 with a median age of 35.0 yrs (44.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
16.8%-73% vs US avg
x
Black
67.8%+447% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.3%-27% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
9.0%-52% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.2%-4% vs US avg
x
18–64
69.0%+12% vs US avg
x
65+
9.9%-39% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.5%+39% vs US avg
x
High school
33.3%+27% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.1%-13% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
26.1%-23% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
25.3%-47% vs US avg
x
Never married
58.0%+72% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.0%
x
Diversity Index
50/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
28.8%+151% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
38.7%+179% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.6%-24% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.8%+47% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
32.8%+304% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
47.9%+727% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 19801

Poverty Rate
28.8%+151% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.6%-24% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
38.7%+179% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
32.8%+304% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.8%+47% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.3%-8% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
30.9%+165% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
47.9%+727% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.1%-100% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population16,170
Median age35.0
Poverty rate28.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White16.8%
Hispanic9.0%
Black67.8%
Asian4.3%
Foreign-born38.7%