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Wilton

California · 5,958 residents · 29.002 sq mi
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Wilton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,411. Population has grown 31% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $644,700. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,958
+31%since 2000
from 4,551 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
46.7
+12%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Wilton
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.3%(254)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(315)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.2%(431)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.9%(414)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(321)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.6%(512)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.2%(606)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413%(774)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416.8%(998)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7414.1%(838)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.4%(382)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.9%(113)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,411
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,774 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,392
+62%since 2000
from $28,568 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$644,700
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $257,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,467
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $731 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
11.8% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+1%since 2009
from 6.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(3,842)
Black1.9%(111)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(1,171)
Asian5%(296)
Other0.7%(39)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican17.2%(899)
Spaniard1.6%(85)
Puerto Rican1.1%(56)
Ecuadorian0.5%(27)
Colombian0.2%(11)
Guatemalan0.1%(6)
Asian origin
Pakistani3.9%(202)
Chinese1.6%(86)
Vietnamese0.5%(26)
Ancestry
English12.4%(648)
Irish12.3%(640)
German10.4%(544)
American4.5%(236)
Italian4.2%(222)
Scottish4.1%(213)
Swiss3.4%(177)
Dutch3.3%(171)
Portuguese2.9%(153)
Welsh1.8%(95)
Russian1.8%(92)
French1.3%(69)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.2%(61)
Greek0.6%(32)
Iranian0.4%(20)
Norwegian0.4%(20)
Czech0.3%(17)
Polish0.3%(15)
Danish0.2%(13)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.1 min
+55%since 2000
from 23.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.8%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilton, California?

Wilton, California has about 5,958 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilton, California?

The typical household in Wilton, California earns about $107,411 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 $644,700, and the typical rent is about $1,467 a month.

How educated are people in Wilton, California?

About 26.9% 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 10.6% 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 2,100 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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

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