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Wilder

Vermont · 1,690 residents · 2.544 sq mi
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Wilder is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,770. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $229,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,690
+3%since 2000
from 1,636 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
664 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 643 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+8%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Wilder
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,770
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,238 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,518
+45%since 2000
from $21,802 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance14.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,100
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,006
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.7%
−23.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
30.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+50%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,573)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(15)
Asian0.9%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(88)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,567)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(18)
Asian2.7%(45)
Other5.6%(94)
Diversity Score22%(372)
Diversity Score
22
+310%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+28%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.0%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilder, Vermont?

Wilder, Vermont has about 1,690 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilder, Vermont?

The typical household in Wilder, Vermont earns about $59,770 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilder, Vermont expensive?

In Wilder, Vermont, the median home is worth about $229,100, and the typical rent is about $1,006 a month.

How educated are people in Wilder, Vermont?

About 36.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wilder, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilder, Vermont?

About 7.8% of people in Wilder, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilder, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilder, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 84 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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