How Does Wilmington, DE Spend Tax Money?
Wilmington, DE spends $37,612 per resident, with total expenditures of $2.7B. Top spending categories: Fire Protection ($2,007/person), Parks & Recreation ($1,263/person), Highways & Roads ($462/person). Fiscal Health Score: F (34/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $2.7B |
| Per Capita Spending | $37,612 |
| Total Revenue | $2.4B |
| Total Debt | $65.3M |
| Population | 71,034 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 34/100 (F) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Fire Protection$2,007/person
Parks & Recreation$1,263/person
Highways & Roads$462/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.