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Wilton

California · 6,433 residents · 29.002 sq mi
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#190Highest homeownership rateof 6,82394.1%#208Lowest unemploymentof 6,8261.3%#214Highest median household incomeof 6,818$189,537#338Most expensive homesof 6,786$926,200
The short version

Wilton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $189,537. Population has grown 41% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $926,200. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,433
+41%since 2000
from 4,551 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
222 / sq mi
+36%since 2009
from 163 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
49.2
+18%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Wilton
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.5%(161)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.8%(177)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.4%(538)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.8%(312)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(374)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3416.4%(1,056)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.8%(438)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.5%(739)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.3%(1,110)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.4%(988)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.5%(415)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.9%(125)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$189,537
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,774 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,039
+100%since 2000
from $28,568 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
84.1%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
−24%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$926,200
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,823
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $731 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
5.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.6%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
−18%since 2009
from 6.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wilton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(3,663)
Black1.8%(81)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(440)
Asian2.3%(104)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(3,751)
Black1.8%(114)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(1,686)
Asian6.4%(414)
Other7.3%(468)
Diversity Score
73
+44%since 2009
from 51 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican21%(1,352)
Argentine1.2%(80)
Spaniard0.3%(21)
Cuban0.3%(18)
Puerto Rican0.2%(11)
Guatemalan0.1%(6)
Asian origin
Asian Indian3.5%(224)
Chinese2.2%(140)
Filipino0.8%(50)
Pacific Islander origin
Fijian1.1%(70)
Samoan0.1%(5)
Ancestry
German12.5%(807)
English9.2%(589)
Irish9.1%(584)
American6%(387)
Italian5.6%(361)
Portuguese4%(255)
Scottish2.3%(148)
Dutch2.2%(141)
French1.6%(104)
Polish1.6%(104)
Welsh1.5%(96)
Swedish1.3%(83)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.9%(59)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(44)
Greek0.6%(38)
Russian0.5%(32)
Slovak0.4%(28)
Danish0.3%(18)
Finnish0.2%(12)
British0.2%(10)
Austrian0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+39%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.4%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2017
from 86.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 86.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 10.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.3%(815)
Married50.1%(1,442)
Widowed2.6%(76)
Divorced18.9%(544)
Women 15+
Never married30%(804)
Married56%(1,502)
Widowed6.8%(182)
Divorced7.2%(192)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilton, California?

Wilton, California has about 6,433 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilton, California?

The typical household in Wilton, California earns about $189,537 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilton, California expensive?

In Wilton, California, the median home is worth about $926,200, and the typical rent is about $1,823 a month.

How educated are people in Wilton, California?

About 37.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wilton, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilton, California?

About 5.3% of people in Wilton, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilton, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilton, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,575 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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