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North Wildwood

New Jersey · 3,518 residents (2025 est.) · 1.725 sq mi
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North Wildwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,833. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 1,333 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $459,900. With a median age of 65.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,602
−27%since 2000
from 4,935 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,088 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 2,861 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.6
+39%since 2000
from 47.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,518 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024North Wildwood
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,833
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,582 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,680
+275%since 2000
from $19,656 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.2%
+43.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
+4%since 2010
from 0.468 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$459,900
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,210
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $634 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.7%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
76.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.7%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+26%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(4,718)
Black0.8%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(96)
Asian0.6%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.1%(402)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(3,339)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(180)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(83)
Diversity Score17.2%(620)
Diversity Score
17
+111%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+44%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
38.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.1%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 13.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2017
from 80.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 94.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Wildwood, New Jersey?

North Wildwood, New Jersey has about 3,602 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Wildwood, New Jersey?

The typical household in North Wildwood, New Jersey earns about $90,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Wildwood, New Jersey expensive?

In North Wildwood, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $459,900, and the typical rent is about $1,210 a month.

How educated are people in North Wildwood, New Jersey?

About 32.8% of adults age 25 and over in North Wildwood, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Wildwood, New Jersey?

About 4.7% of people in North Wildwood, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Wildwood, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, North Wildwood, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,415 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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