Demographics & People — Wilmington, Massachusetts
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 23,195 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~23,700 |
| Median Age | 42.3 |
| Total Households | 7,871 |
| Family Households | 6,118 |
| Average Household Size | 2.92 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 20,127 |
| Black or African American | 295 |
| Asian | 1,014 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 578 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Irish | 7,351 |
| Italian | 5,749 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 4,446 |
| Other groups | 3,053 |
| English | 2,697 |
| German | 1,278 |
| American | 1,204 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,039 |
| Portuguese | 897 |
| French Canadian | 862 |
Language
| English Only | 19,948 |
| Spanish | 278 |
| Population 5+ | 21,828 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,169 |
| Population 18+ | 18,062 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 30.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 19.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wilmington, Massachusetts.