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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wilton

California · 4,551 residents · 29.002 sq mi
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Wilton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,774. Population has grown 18% since 1990. Median home value is $257,100. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,551
+18%since 1990
from 3,858 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
41.8
+14%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Wilton
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55%(228)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.1%(325)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149%(408)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.1%(322)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.9%(177)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347%(319)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4417.1%(776)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5419.4%(882)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6412.9%(585)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.2%(328)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 843.6%(164)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.8%(37)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,774
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,788 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,568
+49%since 1990
from $19,237 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
3.9%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,100
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $214,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $521 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
89.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 89.7% in 1990
10.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(3,560)
Black0.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino6%(232)
Asian3.8%(147)
2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(3,663)
Black1.8%(81)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(440)
Asian2.3%(104)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

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
25.8%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.3%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 85.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
−25%since 1990
from 31.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.5%(441)
Married68.7%(1,234)
Widowed0.6%(11)
Divorced6.2%(111)
Women 15+
Never married15.1%(276)
Married67.6%(1,234)
Widowed8%(146)
Divorced9.3%(169)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilton, California?

Wilton, California has about 4,551 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wilton, California?

The typical household in Wilton, California earns about $68,774 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 $257,100, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Wilton, California?

About 25.8% 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 3.9% 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 693 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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