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Wildewood

Maryland · 7,821 residents · 2.826 sq mi
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Wildewood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $285,400. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% 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

7,821
+15%vs 2021
vs 6,805 in 2021
2020 – 2024
2,768 / sq mi
+15%vs 2021
vs 2,408 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
34.2
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 34.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20248K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$111,333
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $115,612 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$48,348
−9%vs 2021
vs $53,182 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.2%
−2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
3.7%
−2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
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%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$285,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $302,900 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,643
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,721 in 2021
US average: $1,124
63.4%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 64.3% in 2021
36.6% rent
2.6
−2%vs 2021
vs 2.6 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic78.5%(5,340)
Black8.9%(604)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(585)
Asian0.5%(34)
Other3.6%(242)
Diversity Score46%(3,127)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(5,579)
Black9%(703)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(535)
Asian5.8%(456)
Other5.4%(418)
Diversity Score56.8%(4,440)
57
+24%vs 2021
vs 46 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

54.6%
+1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 97.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
28.0%
+1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 26.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.1 min
−6%vs 2021
vs 33.0 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
89.5%
+6.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 83.5% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.6%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.7% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.6%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.3% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
77.3%
+5.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
67.1%
+4.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.1% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.6% in 2021
51.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.4% in 2021
5.8%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.1% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Wildewood, Maryland?

Wildewood, Maryland has about 7,821 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wildewood, Maryland?

The typical household in Wildewood, Maryland earns about $111,333 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 $285,400, and the typical rent is about $1,643 a month.

How educated are people in Wildewood, Maryland?

About 54.6% 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 3.7% 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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