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Wildwood

Florida · 15,730 residents · 58.106 sq mi
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Wildwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,033. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 11,806 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $217,800. With a median age of 62.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 374%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,730
+301%since 2000
from 3,924 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
271 / sq mi
+301%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.5
+31%since 2000
from 47.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K6K10K15K19K1990201020202024Wildwood
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,033
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,357 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,316
+141%since 2000
from $11,758 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,800
+374%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
24.6% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+315%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(2,495)
Black32.8%(1,288)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(95)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.6%(2,337)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(12,210)
Black9.5%(1,489)
Hispanic / Latino7%(1,094)
Asian2.6%(412)
Other1.5%(242)
Diversity Score45%(7,077)
Diversity Score
45
−24%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+13%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 20.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 41.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
61.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.3%
−65.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wildwood, Florida?

Wildwood, Florida has about 15,730 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wildwood, Florida?

The typical household in Wildwood, Florida earns about $40,033 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wildwood, Florida expensive?

In Wildwood, Florida, the median home is worth about $217,800, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Wildwood, Florida?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Wildwood, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wildwood, Florida?

About 25.0% of people in Wildwood, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wildwood, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Wildwood, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,399 residents, a change of about 372 percent over that period.

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