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Wilder

Vermont · 3,071 residents · 2.544 sq mi
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Wilder has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,494. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 88% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $222,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,071
+88%since 2000
from 1,636 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,207 / sq mi
+88%since 2000
from 643 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+15%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K4K1990201020202024Wilder
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,494
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,238 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,847
+78%since 2000
from $21,802 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,324
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(2,710)
Black1.3%(41)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(89)
Asian2.1%(63)
Other2.4%(72)
Diversity Score21%(646)
Diversity Score
21
+292%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.8%
+25.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+84%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 76.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilder, Vermont?

Wilder, Vermont has about 3,071 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilder, Vermont?

The typical household in Wilder, Vermont earns about $64,494 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 $222,100, and the typical rent is about $1,324 a month.

How educated are people in Wilder, Vermont?

About 54.8% 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 3.8% 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 1,465 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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

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