Wilmington is a city in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. The population is 100,000 as of 2006;[1] 2005 Census Bureau estimates indicate a population of 95,476. The 2000 census set the population of the Wilmington MSA at 233,540, making it the fifth largest metropolitan area in the state. It is the county seat of New Hanover CountyGR6. It was named in honor of Spencer Compton, the Earl of Wilmington, who was Prime Minister under George II. |