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Wilton

California · 5,363 residents · 29.002 sq mi
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Wilton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,732. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $582,500. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.8% of residents. Households here earn about 51% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,363
+18%since 2000
from 4,551 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
185 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.5
+9%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Wilton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,732
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,774 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,740
+29%since 2000
from $28,568 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$582,500
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,583
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $731 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−24.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
13.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.4
+70%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(3,663)
Black1.8%(81)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(440)
Asian2.3%(104)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.3%(1,472)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(3,973)
Black3.1%(166)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(683)
Asian5.3%(285)
Other7.1%(383)
Diversity Score56.6%(3,033)
Diversity Score
57
+75%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.9%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilton, California?

Wilton, California has about 5,363 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilton, California?

The typical household in Wilton, California earns about $91,732 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 $582,500, and the typical rent is about $1,583 a month.

How educated are people in Wilton, California?

About 31.3% 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 6.8% 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 1,505 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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