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Wildwood

Kentucky · 281 residents · 0.074 sq mi
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Wildwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $248,000. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
281
+14%since 2000
from 247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,797 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 3,338 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
−9%since 2000
from 49.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2082342602863121990201020202024Wildwood
2024220
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,750
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,432
−2%since 2000
from $38,251 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
11.7% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+49%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(258)
Black1.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(9)
Asian1.1%(3)
Other1.8%(5)
Diversity Score17.9%(50)
Diversity Score
18
+346%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+131%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.1%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−97.3 ptssince 2013
from 99.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wildwood, Kentucky?

Wildwood, Kentucky has about 281 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wildwood, Kentucky?

The typical household in Wildwood, Kentucky earns about $73,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wildwood, Kentucky expensive?

In Wildwood, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $248,000.

How educated are people in Wildwood, Kentucky?

About 60.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wildwood, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wildwood, Kentucky?

About 1.8% of people in Wildwood, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wildwood, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Wildwood, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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