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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Wildwood

New Jersey · 4,935 residents · 1.725 sq mi
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North Wildwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,582. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $131,200. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 41% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,935
−2%since 1990
from 5,017 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,861 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 2,908 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.2
+16%since 1990
from 40.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024North Wildwood
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,582
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,612 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,656
+42%since 1990
from $13,801 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.7%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$131,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $106,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$634
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $513 in 1990
US average: $602
66.3%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 63.4% in 1990
33.7% rent
4.0
−15%since 1990
from 4.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(4,903)
Black0.9%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1%(52)
Asian0.2%(10)
Diversity Score8%(402)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(4,718)
Black0.8%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(96)
Asian0.6%(28)
Diversity Score8.1%(402)
8
+2%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.3%
+12.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−14%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in North Wildwood, New Jersey?

North Wildwood, New Jersey has about 4,935 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in North Wildwood, New Jersey earns about $32,582 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 $131,200, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in North Wildwood, New Jersey?

About 13.4% 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 11.7% 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 82 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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