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Wildwood

New Jersey · 5,157 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 $42,730. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $253,900. Households here earn about 50% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,157
−5%since 2000
from 5,436 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,347 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 3,528 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+19%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Wildwood
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,730
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,981 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,442
+247%since 2000
from $13,682 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,900
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,091
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
35.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 40.1% in 2000
64.2% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+62%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(2,918)
Black6.9%(355)
Hispanic / Latino31.6%(1,628)
Asian1%(52)
Other2.4%(122)
Diversity Score70.1%(3,616)
Diversity Score
70
+9%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
28.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.2%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wildwood, New Jersey?

Wildwood, New Jersey has about 5,157 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wildwood, New Jersey earns about $42,730 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 $253,900, and the typical rent is about $1,091 a month.

How educated are people in Wildwood, New Jersey?

About 17.7% 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 20.0% 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 673 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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