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Wildwood

Missouri · 35,417 residents · 66.681 sq mi
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Wildwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,177. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 65% 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 $384,200. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 136% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
65% 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
35,417
+8%since 2000
from 32,884 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
531 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 493 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+22%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,177
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,006 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,825
+61%since 2000
from $38,485 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$384,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $241,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,284
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $752 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
8.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+10%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(30,830)
Black1.6%(524)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(454)
Asian2.4%(780)
Other0%
Diversity Score13%(4,273)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(30,044)
Black1.6%(549)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,166)
Asian6%(2,113)
Other4.5%(1,604)
Diversity Score34.5%(12,214)
Diversity Score
34
+165%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.1%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wildwood, Missouri?

Wildwood, Missouri has about 35,417 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wildwood, Missouri?

The typical household in Wildwood, Missouri earns about $135,177 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wildwood, Missouri expensive?

In Wildwood, Missouri, the median home is worth about $384,200, and the typical rent is about $1,284 a month.

How educated are people in Wildwood, Missouri?

About 65.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wildwood, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wildwood, Missouri?

About 3.0% of people in Wildwood, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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