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Wilder

Kentucky · 3,176 residents · 3.608 sq mi
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Wilder has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,563. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $109,400. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,176
+21%since 2000
from 2,624 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
880 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 727 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+8%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4281K2K3K3K1990201020202024Wilder
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,563
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,567 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,477
+35%since 2000
from $27,693 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,400
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$991
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $584 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−20.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
35.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−8%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(2,461)
Black2.3%(60)
Hispanic / Latino1%(25)
Asian1.6%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.8%(309)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(2,834)
Black3.5%(111)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(68)
Asian1.9%(59)
Other0.6%(19)
Diversity Score19.6%(623)
Diversity Score
20
+67%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.8%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+93%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−15.5 ptssince 2011
from 76.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
48.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilder, Kentucky?

Wilder, Kentucky has about 3,176 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilder, Kentucky?

The typical household in Wilder, Kentucky earns about $58,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilder, Kentucky expensive?

In Wilder, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $109,400, and the typical rent is about $991 a month.

How educated are people in Wilder, Kentucky?

About 51.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wilder, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilder, Kentucky?

About 16.4% of people in Wilder, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilder, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilder, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,498 residents, a change of about 368 percent over that period.

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

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