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North Wildwood

County:
Cape May County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.725
State:
New Jersey

North Wildwood is a city located in Cape May County, New Jersey. North Wildwood has a 2026 population of 3,524. North Wildwood is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -2.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,616 in 2020.

The median household income in North Wildwood is $90,833 with a poverty rate of 4.75%. The median age in North Wildwood is 65.6 years: 65.7 years for males, and 65.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.7 males.

3.5K
Total Population
2,043
Density (mi²)
-15 -0.42%
Growth

North Wildwood Population

North Wildwood Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,524-15-0.42%
20253,539-16-0.45%
20243,555-30-0.84%
20233,585-32-0.88%
20223,617-21-0.58%
20213,638220.61%
20203,616-11-0.3%
20193,773-25-0.66%
20183,798-34-0.89%
20173,832-26-0.67%
20163,858-26-0.67%
20153,884-34-0.87%
20143,918-30-0.76%
20133,948-39-0.98%
20123,987-18-0.45%
20114,005-37-0.92%
20104,042-4-0.1%
20004,935-82-1.63%
19905,0173036.43%
19804,71480020.44%
19703,9143168.78%
19603,59844013.93%
19503,158-320-9.2%

Median Age

Overall: 65.6 years
Female: 65.4 years
Male: 65.7 years

North Wildwood Adults

There are 3,349 adults, (1,855 of whom are seniors) in North Wildwood.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,813 (50.3%)
Male: 1,789 (49.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of North Wildwood includes 94.2% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,39394.2%
Two or more races1093.03%
Other race641.78%
Black or African American361%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race641.78%
White541.5%
Black or African American361%
Two or more races260.72%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,33992.7%
Two or more races832.3%

North Wildwood Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

North Wildwood 's average per capita income is $72,578. Household income levels show a median of $90,833. The poverty rate stands at 4.75%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$108,056-
Families$106,763$173,235
Households$90,833$136,371
Non Families$63,705$72,484

$72,578

Average Income

$90,833

Median Household Income

4.75%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)