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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wildwood

New Jersey · 5,436 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 $23,981. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $88,100. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,436
+21%since 1990
from 4,484 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,528 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 2,910 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
+5%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Wildwood
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,981
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,775 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,682
+36%since 1990
from $10,079 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.4%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 27.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,100
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $75,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$526
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $459 in 1990
US average: $602
40.1%
−8.0 ptssince 1990
from 48.1% in 1990
59.9% rent
3.7
−18%since 1990
from 4.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(3,466)
Black19%(854)
Hispanic / Latino7%(312)
Asian0.3%(12)
Diversity Score55.1%(2,471)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(3,454)
Black15.8%(860)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(958)
Asian0.5%(26)
Diversity Score64.5%(3,506)
64
+17%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.3%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 57.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−19%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wildwood, New Jersey?

Wildwood, New Jersey has about 5,436 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wildwood, New Jersey earns about $23,981 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 $88,100, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in Wildwood, New Jersey?

About 6.8% 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 26.4% of people in Wildwood, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wildwood, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Wildwood, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 952 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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