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Wildwood

County:
Cape May County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.541
State:
New Jersey

Wildwood is a city located in Cape May County, New Jersey. Wildwood has a 2026 population of 5,078. Wildwood is currently declining at a rate of -0.2% annually and its population has decreased by -1.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,137 in 2020.

The median household income in Wildwood is $75,222 with a poverty rate of 13.7%. The median age in Wildwood is 45.2 years: 40.8 years for males, and 48 years for females. For every 100 females there are 105.4 males.

5.1K
Total Population
3,296
Density (mi²)
-10 -0.2%
Growth

Wildwood Population

Wildwood Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,078-10-0.2%
20255,088-10-0.2%
20245,098-26-0.51%
20235,124-2-0.04%
20225,126-27-0.52%
20215,15300%
20205,1371853.74%
20194,952-40-0.8%
20184,992-54-1.07%
20175,046-34-0.67%
20165,080-38-0.74%
20155,118-53-1.02%
20145,171-45-0.86%
20135,216-44-0.84%
20125,260-19-0.36%
20115,279-43-0.81%
20105,322-3-0.06%
20005,43695221.23%
19904,484-429-8.73%
19804,91380319.54%
19704,110-580-12.37%
19604,690-785-14.34%
19505,4753256.31%
19405,150-180-3.38%
19305,3302,54091.04%
19202,79000%

Median Age

Overall: 45.2 years
Female: 48 years
Male: 40.8 years

Wildwood Adults

There are 4,461 adults, (930 of whom are seniors) in Wildwood.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,498 (48.7%)
Male: 2,632 (51.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Wildwood includes 62.32% White, 11.17% other race, 10.7% Black or African American, 3.7% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,19762.32%
Two or more races57911.29%
Other race57311.17%
Black or African American54910.7%
Native American1903.7%
Asian420.82%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race57311.17%
Two or more races4809.36%
Native American1903.7%
White911.77%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,10660.55%
Black or African American54910.7%
Two or more races991.93%
Asian420.82%

Wildwood Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Wildwood 's average per capita income is $51,317. Household income levels show a median of $75,222. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%.

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$112,989-
Families$79,803$126,757
Households$75,222$100,940
Non Families$33,977$61,754

$51,317

Average Income

$75,222

Median Household Income

13.7%

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)