What are the demographics of Wilmington, Delaware?
As of the census of 2000, there were 72,664 people, 28,617 households, and 15,882 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,585.8/km sq (6,698.1/mi sq). There were 32,138 housing units at an average density of 1,143.6/km sq (2,962.4/mi sq). The racial makeup of the city was 35.52% White, 56.43% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 5.16% from other races, and 1.96% from two or more races. 9.84% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 28,617 households out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 26.6% were Marriagemarried couples living together, 23.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.5% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.19. In the city the population was spread out with 25.9% under
