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Wilder

Minnesota · 60 residents · 0.789 sq mi
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Wilder has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,813. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,000. Households here earn about 25% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60
−13%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
76 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 87 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
−15%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
73869991301990201020202024Wilder
202432
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,813
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,586
+59%since 2000
from $14,222 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.273
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing31.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,000
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.7
+91%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.4 min
−26%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 94.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.8%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilder, Minnesota?

Wilder, Minnesota has about 60 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilder, Minnesota?

The typical household in Wilder, Minnesota earns about $42,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilder, Minnesota expensive?

In Wilder, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $71,000.

How educated are people in Wilder, Minnesota?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wilder, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilder, Minnesota?

About 9.2% of people in Wilder, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilder, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilder, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 38 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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

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