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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Wildwood

New Jersey · 448 residents · 0.286 sq mi
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West Wildwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,393. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $90,000. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

448
−2%since 1990
from 457 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,566 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,598 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.3
+12%since 1990
from 42.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3504285065836611990201020202024West Wildwood
2024588
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,393
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,667 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,839
+36%since 1990
from $13,088 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.5%
−9.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$90,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $82,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$765
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $388 in 1990
US average: $602
79.7%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.4% in 1990
20.3% rent
2.7
−33%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(444)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.4%(11)
Diversity Score6.9%(32)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(424)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(17)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score9.8%(44)
10
+41%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.2%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.0%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 57.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
+6%since 1990
from 17.1 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 West Wildwood, New Jersey?

West Wildwood, New Jersey has about 448 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Wildwood, New Jersey earns about $33,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Wildwood, New Jersey expensive?

In West Wildwood, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $90,000, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in West Wildwood, New Jersey?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in West Wildwood, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.5% of people in West Wildwood, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Wildwood, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, West Wildwood, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 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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