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West Wildwood

New Jersey · 603 residents · 0.286 sq mi
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West Wildwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $271,100. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 44% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 138%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
603
+35%since 2000
from 448 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,108 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 1,566 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.8
+12%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3504285065836611990201020202024West Wildwood
2024588
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,393 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,606
+55%since 2000
from $17,839 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services17.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,100
+138%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,161
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $765 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.8%
−35.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
22.8% rent
Vacancy rate
65.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.0
+160%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(424)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(17)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(44)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(569)
Black1.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(9)
Diversity Score13.7%(82)
Diversity Score
14
+40%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
−15%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Wildwood, New Jersey?

West Wildwood, New Jersey has about 603 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Wildwood, New Jersey earns about $38,750 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 $271,100, and the typical rent is about $1,161 a month.

How educated are people in West Wildwood, New Jersey?

About 14.7% 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 8.9% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 146 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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