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Wilder

Idaho · 1,597 residents · 0.729 sq mi
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Wilder has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,337. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $120,800. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,597
+9%since 2000
from 1,462 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,191 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 2,005 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.1
+26%since 2000
from 23.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wilder
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,337
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,731 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,915
+109%since 2000
from $7,601 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction28.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 48.6% in 2000
41.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+7%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.5%(329)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino76.4%(1,117)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.5%(651)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.8%(476)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino66.2%(1,058)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other5.3%(84)
Diversity Score61%(974)
Diversity Score
61
+37%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
58.1%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 35.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.3%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
31.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
29.5%
−37.1 ptssince 2013
from 66.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilder, Idaho?

Wilder, Idaho has about 1,597 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilder, Idaho?

The typical household in Wilder, Idaho earns about $39,337 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilder, Idaho expensive?

In Wilder, Idaho, the median home is worth about $120,800, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Wilder, Idaho?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wilder, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilder, Idaho?

About 19.6% of people in Wilder, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilder, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilder, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 381 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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