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Wildewood

Maryland · 7,552 residents · 2.826 sq mi
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Wildewood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,890. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $383,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

7,552
−3%since 2023
from 7,765 in 2023
2020 – 2024
2,672 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 2,748 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
36.8
+2%since 2023
from 36.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
7K7K7K8K8K20202024Wildewood
20248K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$126,890
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $124,247 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$55,510
Unchangedsince 2023
from $55,374 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 75.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
4.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.365
+1%since 2023
from 0.360 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$383,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $363,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$2,144
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,036 in 2023
US average: $1,442
64.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 62.4% in 2023
35.7% rent
7.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
20.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
48.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 38.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.0
+3%since 2023
from 2.9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(5,475)
Black13.9%(1,081)
Hispanic / Latino9%(695)
Asian4.6%(360)
Other2%(154)
Diversity Score59.1%(4,590)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(5,157)
Black14%(1,057)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(657)
Asian5.4%(408)
Other3.6%(273)
Diversity Score62.8%(4,742)
63
+6%since 2023
from 59 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

54.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 96.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
24.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.8 min
−7%since 2023
from 39.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
76.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 79.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
20.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
69.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
11.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
68.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 67.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
48.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
7.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
16.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
9.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
87.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 90.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wildewood, Maryland?

Wildewood, Maryland has about 7,552 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wildewood, Maryland?

The typical household in Wildewood, Maryland earns about $126,890 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wildewood, Maryland expensive?

In Wildewood, Maryland, the median home is worth about $383,400, and the typical rent is about $2,144 a month.

How educated are people in Wildewood, Maryland?

About 54.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wildewood, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wildewood, Maryland?

About 4.7% of people in Wildewood, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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