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North Wildwood

New Jersey · 4,041 residents · 1.725 sq mi
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North Wildwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,041. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 894 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $384,900. With a median age of 54.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 132%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,041
−18%since 2000
from 4,935 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,343 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 2,861 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.9
+16%since 2000
from 47.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024North Wildwood
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,041
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,582 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,748
+62%since 2000
from $19,656 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$384,900
+132%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,019
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $634 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.2%
−30.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
37.4% rent
Vacancy rate
73.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.4%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.5
+112%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(3,758)
Black1%(40)
Hispanic / Latino4%(163)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0.2%(8)
Diversity Score13.5%(545)
Diversity Score
13
+65%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+65%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.6%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.1%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Wildwood, New Jersey?

North Wildwood, New Jersey has about 4,041 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Wildwood, New Jersey earns about $45,041 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 $384,900, and the typical rent is about $1,019 a month.

How educated are people in North Wildwood, New Jersey?

About 14.1% 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 11.5% 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 976 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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