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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Wildwood

New Jersey · 4,484 residents · 1.541 sq mi
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Wildwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,775. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 952 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $75,600. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,484
−18%vs 2000
vs 5,436 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,910 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 3,528 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.8
−5%vs 2000
vs 35.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Wildwood
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,775
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,981 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,079
−26%vs 2000
vs $13,682 in 2000
US average: $14,340
27.1%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$75,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $88,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$459
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $526 in 2000
US average: $450
48.1%
+8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.1% in 2000
51.9% rent
4.5
+23%vs 2000
vs 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(3,454)
Black15.8%(860)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(958)
Asian0.5%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.5%(3,506)
1990
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(3,466)
Black19%(854)
Hispanic / Latino7%(312)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other3.4%(152)
Diversity Score55.1%(2,471)
55
−15%vs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.2%
−9.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.5 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Wildwood, New Jersey?

Wildwood, New Jersey has about 4,484 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Wildwood, New Jersey earns about $16,775 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wildwood, New Jersey expensive?

In Wildwood, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $75,600, and the typical rent is about $459 a month.

How educated are people in Wildwood, New Jersey?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wildwood, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wildwood, New Jersey?

About 27.1% of people in Wildwood, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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