Wilmington Information

City of Wilmington | Transportation

Population of Wilmington: Wilmington is the eighth-largest city in North Carolina. Census 2000 figures list  the population at 75,838; with recent annexations, the current population is estimated at 90,644.

Incorporation: Wilmington was incorporated in 1739/40 but had been established as early as 1733. The first name given to the town was New Carthage, followed by New Liverpool, New Town or Newton, finally settling on Wilmington. Wilmington was named for Spencer Compton (1673-1743), Earl of Wilmington, who was the patron of Governor Gabriel Johnston during whose administration the town was chartered.

Seal: The seal of the city shall be of circular shape and is described as follows: In the center is a hive located on a stand, built at the water's edge, about and around which bees are at work; partly encircling this hive is a vegetation; immediately below the platform is the date 1866; above the hive the word "Preserve"; encircling the border are the words, "City of Wilmington," "State of north Carolina." (The date of 1866 reflects the new charter the city received after the Civil War. Later the date of 1866 was replaced with 1739 to reflect the city's past.)

Flag: The flag has yellow lettering on a background of blue and contains the city seal in the center.

Flower: Azalea

Longitude & Latitude: 34.13' N 77.56' W