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Wildwood

Tennessee · 1,157 residents · 2.487 sq mi
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Wildwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,019. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $187,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,157
+4%since 2019
from 1,110 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
465 / sq mi
+4%since 2019
from 446 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
−21%since 2019
from 53.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8401K1K1K2K201020202024Wildwood
2024968
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,019
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $60,078 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,604
−5%since 2019
from $23,899 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 45.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $181,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,074
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,034 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 81.5% in 2019
16.1% rent
Afford Score
3.0
Unchangedsince 2019
from 3.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,009)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(40)
Diversity Score21.2%(235)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,093)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(19)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other3.1%(36)
Diversity Score12.5%(145)
Diversity Score
13
−41%since 2019
from 21 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 16.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2019
from 78.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 9.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+5%since 2019
from 24.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 93.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 15.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 12.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 52.5% in 2019
Female
50.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 47.5% in 2019
Foreign born
1.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wildwood, Tennessee?

Wildwood, Tennessee has about 1,157 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wildwood, Tennessee?

The typical household in Wildwood, Tennessee earns about $62,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wildwood, Tennessee expensive?

In Wildwood, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $187,900, and the typical rent is about $1,074 a month.

How educated are people in Wildwood, Tennessee?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wildwood, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wildwood, Tennessee?

About 3.5% of people in Wildwood, Tennessee 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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