How Does Wilmington, NC Spend Tax Money?
Wilmington, NC spends $13,444 per resident, with total expenditures of $1.6B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($966/person), Fire Protection ($305/person), Highways & Roads ($269/person). Fiscal Health Score: A (90/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $1.6B |
| Per Capita Spending | $13,444 |
| Total Revenue | $2.6B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 116,933 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 90/100 (A) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$966/person
Fire Protection$305/person
Highways & Roads$269/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.