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Information on Wilmington, New Hanover County

MapLocation markerWelcome to our dedicated page for Wilmington, located in the state of North Carolina, New Hanover County. Here, you will find detailed information about this city, including its geographical location, population data, administrative services, and local resources.

This page provides essential details such as the city hall's contact information, including its address, office hours, and ways to reach out via phone or email, making it easier for you to access city-related services. Additionally, we offer useful insights into key local services, including hospitals, schools, parks, and other points of interest in Wilmington, New Hanover County.

You can also explore up-to-date demographic statistics, learn about the city's history and unique features, and find answers to frequently asked questions regarding services and procedures.


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Wilmington City HALL, New Hanover County

Wilmington City Hall's addressWilmington Wilmington Municipal Building
102 N 3rd St, PO Box 1810

Wilmington, NC 28402-1810
United States
Phone number of Wilmington City Hall+1 910-341-7800
Wilmington, NC emailLoading...
Wilmington official websitewilmingtonnc.gov
Mayor of WilmingtonBill Saffo
New Hanover County, North Carolina: Vital Records Wilmington vital records
Birth Certificate Order your North Carolina birth certificate online

Common questions about Wilmington

What county is Wilmington NC in?

Wilmington, NC is located in New Hanover County

Where is Wilmington, North Carolina ?

Wilmington lies within New Hanover County in the southeastern corner of North Carolina, USA. It is situated along the Cape Fear River and close to the Atlantic coastline. The city is approximately 130 miles southeast of Raleigh, the state capital, and near the significant port of Wilmington, a key Atlantic maritime site.

What is the cost of living in Wilmington NC ?

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina (New Hanover County) is relatively affordable. Housing expenses average around $1,850 for rent, while groceries and transportation costs are close to the national average, with groceries typically costing about 5% less than the U.S. average. Overall, Wilmington offers a balanced cost of living.

Wilmington building department, NC

If you're planning a construction project in Wilmington, NC, understanding the process for securing the necessary permits is crucial. In Wilmington, permits are typically requested through the City of Wilmington's Development Services office. It's important to contact this department directly to get detailed information on the fees and expected processing times associated with your permit application. Their knowledgeable staff can help guide you through the requirements, ensuring that your project complies with local regulations and proceeds smoothly.
OfficeCity of Wilmington Development Services
CityWilmington
StateNorth Carolina
Address305 Chestnut St, Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone910-254-0900
Websitehttps://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/departments/development-services

Demography of Wilmington

Name of Wilmington inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population106 476 inhabitants8 / 228
Population density in Wilmington2 099,8 pop/sq mi (810,8 pop/km²)

Wilmington City (NC) statistics

Wilmington NC Median household income$53,236
Wilmington NC Poverty rate16.5%
Wilmington NC Unemployment rate4.5%
Wilmington NC Educational attainment86.0%

Air quality

Wilmington Air Quality Today48 (Good)

List of Passport Facilities in Wilmington, NC

Where to apply for a passport in Wilmington, NC? There are 3 passport offices in Wilmington, try one of these:
Name Street Phone number
AZALEA3916 OLEANDER DR9103133262
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA WILMINGTON601 S COLLEGE RD9109622432
WILMINGTON POST OFFICE152 NORTH FRONT STREET9103133292

Top 3 most popular banks in Wilmington

There are 54 bank branches in Wilmington.
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association is the most popular bank in Wilmington with 9 branch offices, followed by Branch Banking and Trust Company with 6 branch offices and then Bank of America, National Association with 5 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Wilmington:

Bank's name Number of branch offices Service Type
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association9Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Branch Banking and Trust Company6Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Bank of America, National Association5Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
PNC Bank, National Association5Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
First Bank5Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
CresCom Bank3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
First National Bank of Pennsylvania3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
South State Bank3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
SunTrust Bank3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
FSNB, National Association2Full Service Retail Office
First Carolina Bank1Limited Service Loan Production Office
First Community Bank1Limited Service Administrative Office
Live Oak Banking Company1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
North State Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Bank OZK1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Sound Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Southern Bank and Trust Company1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
TD Bank, National Association1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Union Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Aquesta Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office


Wilmington administrative numbers

Wilmington City code3774440
Wilmington City postcode28402

Transportation modes in Wilmington

Airport
Wilmington International Airport 4.2 miles
Albert J. Ellis Airport 45.4 miles
Grand Strand Airport 55.6 miles

Wilmington territory

Wilmington area50,71 sq mi (131,33 km²)
Wilmington altitude39 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 34.2122
Longitude: -77.8834
Latitude: 34° 12' 44'' North
Longitude: 77° 53' 0'' West
Time zone
UTC -5:00 (America/New_York)
Summer time : UTC -4:00
Winter time : UTC -5:00
Local time
Namesake of Wilmington
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Natural parksWilmington isn't part of a natural park

What is Wilmington close to?

Nearby cities include: Wrightsville Beach, Belville, Leland and Navassa
BelvilleBelvilleSurf City
BelvilleNeighbouring townsWrightsville Beach
LelandLeland
Wrightsville Beach 4.9 milesBelville 6.6 milesLeland 7.4 miles
Navassa 10 milesCarolina Beach 11.9 milesKure Beach 14.8 miles
Boiling Spring Lakes 16 milesSandy Creek 16.5 milesNorthwest 16.6 miles
Bolivia 18 milesSouthport 21.5 milesBurgaw 23.7 miles
Surf City 23.8 milesOak Island 24.6 milesBald Head Island 24.8 miles
Sandyfield 26.3 milesHolly Ridge 26.9 milesVarnamtown 27.2 miles
Atkinson 27.3 milesEast Arcadia 27.8 milesBolton 30.4 miles

Distance between Wilmington and other main cities and towns

Los Angeles : 2306 milesHouston : 1070 milesPhiladelphia : 429 miles
Phoenix : 1956 milesSan Antonio : 1254 milesSan Diego : 2252 miles
Dallas : 1092 milesSan Jose : 2454 milesJacksonville : 347 miles
Indianapolis : 597 milesSan Francisco : 2515 milesAustin : 1191 miles
Columbus : 488 milesFort Worth : 1126 milesCharlotte : 181 miles closest
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Schools in Wilmington, NC

Elementary schools in Wilmington

A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 392

Bradley Creek Elementary

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 432

Cape Fear Center for Inquiry

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 407

College Road Early Childhood Center

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 153

Douglass Academy

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 235

Dr Hubert Eaton Senior Elementary

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 571

Dr John Codington Elementary

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 594

Edwin A Alderman Elementary

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 294

Edwin A Anderson Elementary

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 661

Forest Hills Global Elementary

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 327

Heyward C Bellamy Elementary

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : 1, Highest grade : 5
Students : 634

Holly Tree Elementary

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 528

Island Montessori Charter School

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 214

John J Blair Elementary

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 576

Lake Forest Academy

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 25

Mary C Williams Elementary

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 494

Murrayville Elementary

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 740

Ogden Elementary

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 711

Pine Valley Elementary

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 597

R Freeman School of Engineering

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 315

Sunset Park Elementary

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 378

The International School at Gregory

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 7
Students : 551

Walter L Parsley Elementary

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 694

Wilmington Preparatory Academy

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 146

Winter Park Model Elementary

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 347

Wrightsboro Elementary

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 578

Middle schools in Wilmington

Charles P Murray Middle

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 897

D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 161

Emma B Trask Middle

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 740

Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington

Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 7
Students : 100

M C S Noble Middle

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 861

Myrtle Grove Middle

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 745

Roland-Grise Middle

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 829

Williston Middle

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 666

High schools in Wilmington

Emsley A Laney High

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2299

Eugene Ashley High

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1959

Isaac M Bear Early College High School

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 229

John T Hoggard High

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1861

New Hanover High

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1666

Alternative schools in Wilmington

Career Readiness Academy at Mosley PLC

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 92

J. C. Roe Center

District of New Hanover County Schools
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 31

Private schools in Wilmington

Cape Fear Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 615

Coastal Christian High School

Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 193

Friends School Of Wilmington

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 183

Hill School Of Wilmington

Lowest grade : 1, Highest grade : 8
Students : 40

Joshua Academy

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 36

Myrtle Grove Christian School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 392

Oasis Day School

Students : 15

Pathways Middle And High

Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 35

Peace Rose Montessori School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 2
Students : 46

Pine Valley Umc Wee Care Preschool & Kindergarten

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 124

St Mary Catholic School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 240

Wilmington Academy Of Arts & Sciences

Lowest grade : 4, Highest grade : 8
Students : 70

Wilmington Christian Academy

Lowest grade : 1, Highest grade : 12
Students : 603

Wilmington Sda School

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 7
Students : 9

schools in Wilmington

D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy