Wilmington Government Historical Group

The City of Wilmington is located in New Castle County, Delaware. As of July 2016, the city had a population of 199,827 people. It is the county seat of New Castle County.

The City of Wilmington covers an area of approximately 19 square miles (50 km2). It is bordered by Newark Bay to the north; Brandywine Creek to the south; Christina Lake to the west; and Claymont to the east.

Wilmington is part of the Philadelphia–Camden–Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Wilmington is home to the University of Delaware, one of three state universities in Delaware. The university enrolls about 16,000 students each semester and is known for its academic excellence and athletic programs.

Wilmington is also home to the International Center of Photography, founded in 1936, and the National Museum of American Art, founded in 1960.

Wilmington is the birthplace of author Stephen King. He spent his early childhood living in the town of Leeds, Maine, just outside of Portland.

Wilmington is served by Wilmington/Newark Airport, which serves commercial flights. Amtrak trains stop here daily.