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Compare Wilmington to Shelby
This post compares Wilmington, North Carolina to Shelby, North Carolina across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Wilmington (city) | Shelby (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,261 | 20,058 |
| Income (median) | $41,676 | $31,765 |
| Home Value (median) | $232,900 | $117,000 |
| White | 76% | 55% |
| Black | 18% | 39% |
| Asian | 1% | 0% |
| With Kids | 21% | 29% |
| Age (median) | 36 | 39 |
| Rentals | 55% | 51% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Wilmington or Shelby?
A: Wilmington has a much larger population count than Shelby: 115261 compared with 20058 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Wilmington or in Shelby?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Wilmington.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Wilmington or Shelby?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Wilmington.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Wilmington does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 55% for Wilmington versus 51% for Shelby.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Wilmington may include: Asheville, Hickory, and Kernersville.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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