Wilmington, OH town hall & government
Wilmington spent $27.8 million in the year to December 31, 2024, about $2,196 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Wilmington's government.
Who runs Wilmington
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Wilmington's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Income taxes 36%
- Fees & charges 23%
- Utility sales 17%
- Interest, fines & other 12%
- Property taxes 9%
- From the state 1%
- From other local governments 1%
- From the federal government <1%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
Wilmington didn't report all of its 2024 figures to the Census Bureau, so most of these numbers are the Bureau's estimates.
Who works for Wilmington
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. Wilmington didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
Wilmington City School District
Wilmington's K–12 school district, shared with Martinsville, Port William, Liberty, Union, Washington and Clark. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Ohio districts overall: 53% local, 35% state, 12% federal
- Local 42%
- State 34%
- Federal 24%
Of the $15,081 per pupil, $8,509 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Wilmington kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Wilmington pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Wilmington's government
Who represents Wilmington
Wilmington is represented in Congress by Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted and Representative David J. Taylor. Mike DeWine is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.