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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lake Wildwood

California · 4,868 residents · 3.058 sq mi
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Lake Wildwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,290. Population has declined 8% since 2009. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $231,000. With a median age of 56.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 56.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,868
−8%vs 2009
vs 5,268 in 2009
2000 – 2024
1,592 / sq mi
−8%vs 2009
vs 1,723 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
56.8
−1%vs 2009
vs 57.3 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
5K5K5K5K6K2000201020202024Lake Wildwood
20245K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,290
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $74,598 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$32,167
−12%vs 2009
vs $36,662 in 2009
US average: $21,522
3.0%
+0.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$231,000
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $470,000 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$1,066
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $1,668 in 2009
US average: $602
86.6%
−0.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 87.0% in 2009
13.4% rent
4.0
−37%vs 2009
vs 6.3 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(4,840)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6%(315)
Asian1%(53)
Diversity Score19%(1,001)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(4,607)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(111)
Asian0.8%(38)
Diversity Score8.2%(398)
8
−57%vs 2009
vs 19 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

39.4%
−4.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 44.1% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.1%
−1.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 97.0% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
15.6%
+2.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.7 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Wildwood, California?

Lake Wildwood, California has about 4,868 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lake Wildwood, California?

The typical household in Lake Wildwood, California earns about $58,290 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Wildwood, California expensive?

In Lake Wildwood, California, the median home is worth about $231,000, and the typical rent is about $1,066 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Wildwood, California?

About 39.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Wildwood, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Wildwood, California?

About 3.0% of people in Lake Wildwood, California live below the federal poverty line.

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