The Wilmington metro area is one of the highest ranking in the country for its annual growth percentage. The Wilmington metro area ranked No. 9 in the U.S. Census Bureau’s Top 10 U.S. Metro Areas from July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023. With a 2.8% population growth, Wilmington metro’s population increased from 454,390 to 467,337. The…