Wilmington, California

Wilmington Local Services

58K Residents
20 mi from DTLA
12 mi² Area

Wilmington at a Glance

👥 57,771 Population
💰 $46,234 Median Household Income
🎂 27.8 Median Age
📐 11.62 mi² Total Area
🏙️ 4,972 People per sq mile
⛰️ 49 ft Elevation
🚗 20 mi 20 miles from Downtown LA
🌊 Coastal City 🏞️ River Access ⛰️ Mountain Area

Wilmington Weather

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84°F
scattered clouds
Wilmington, CA
Feels Like 90°
Humidity 68%
Wind 5 mph
Visibility 6.2 mi
Updated at 4:51 PM
4-Day Forecast
Sunday few clouds 69° 69°
Monday clear sky 🌙 72° 72°
Tuesday clear sky 🌙 71° 71°

About Wilmington

History

Wilmington is a neighborhood in the harbor area of Los Angeles adjacent to the Port of LA, a heavily industrial and working-class Latino community.

Founded by Phineas Banning in the 1860s; annexed by LA in 1909.

City Facts

Incorporated 1850
Government Mayor-council (neighborhood Of Los Angeles)
Official Site www.lacity.gov

Economy

Industrial economy tied to the port; petroleum refining and shipping.

petroleum shipping light manufacturing

Landmarks & Attractions

Banning Museum, Drum Barracks Civil War Museum

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