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Wyldwood

Texas · 3,694 residents · 11.329 sq mi
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Wyldwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,461. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $154,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
3,694
+60%since 2000
from 2,310 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
326 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 204 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+5%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Wyldwood
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,461
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,038
−11%since 2000
from $20,217 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade34.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,174
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+54%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(1,688)
Black8.3%(192)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(345)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.3%(1,161)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(1,807)
Black4.5%(165)
Hispanic / Latino41.3%(1,524)
Asian1.4%(52)
Other0.8%(29)
Diversity Score70.1%(2,589)
Diversity Score
70
+39%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
+27%since 2000
from 28.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.8%
−19.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.8%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Foreign born
30.9%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
37.5%
−54.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wyldwood, Texas?

Wyldwood, Texas has about 3,694 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wyldwood, Texas?

The typical household in Wyldwood, Texas earns about $60,461 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wyldwood, Texas expensive?

In Wyldwood, Texas, the median home is worth about $154,500, and the typical rent is about $1,174 a month.

How educated are people in Wyldwood, Texas?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wyldwood, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wyldwood, Texas?

About 17.0% of people in Wyldwood, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wyldwood, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Wyldwood, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,912 residents, a change of about 107 percent over that period.

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

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