Lake Wildwood is a CDP located in Nevada County California. Lake Wildwood has a 2024 population of 4,971. Lake Wildwood is currently declining at a rate of -0.04% annually but its population has increased by 5.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,709 in 2020.
The average household income in Lake Wildwood is $103,882 with a poverty rate of 13.03%. The median age in Lake Wildwood is 54.2 years: 46.4 years for males, and 60.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Wildwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,167 | 83.89% |
| Two or more races | 487 | 9.8% |
| Other race | 156 | 3.14% |
| Asian | 86 | 1.73% |
| Native American | 71 | 1.43% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,966 | 2.52 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Married | 1,243 | 2.86 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Non Family | 563 | 1.22 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Female | 144 | 4.73 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Male | 16 | 2.44 | 100 | 0 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
82.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 86 | 2.35% |
| Associates Degree | 225 | 6.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 854 | 23.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 604 | 16.49% |
| High School Graduate | 997 | 27.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65 | 1.77% |
| Some College | 832 | 22.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,038 | 2,920 | 1,209 |
| Hispanic | 423 | 398 | 135 |
| 2+ Races | 273 | 273 | 105 |
| Other Race | 104 | 104 | 22 |
| Asian | 86 | 78 | 69 |
| Native American | 69 | 44 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 80.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,544 | $0 | $82,868 |
| High School Graduate | $53,750 | $65,512 | $48,333 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,469 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,766 | $65,359 | $53,333 |
| Some College | $63,750 | $70,682 | $0 |
$56,766
Average Earnings
$65,359
Average Male
$53,333
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.94% of Lake Wildwood residents speak only English, while 5.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,861 | 493 | 12.77% |
| Hispanic | 788 | 125 | 15.86% |
| Asian | 86 | 29 | 33.72% |
| Multiple | 487 | 1 | 0.21% |
13.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.16%
Male Poverty Rate
15.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Wildwood is Asian, with 33.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Wildwood is Multiple, with 0.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.28% |
| High School | 6.22% |
| Some College | 3.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 45.24% |
| Female Employed | 4.06% |
| Male Employed | 1.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,695 | $107,317 |
| Households | $87,552 | $103,882 |
| Married Families | $95,197 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,521 | $85,000 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.7%
Male Marriage Rate
56.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
613
Number of Veterans
558
Male Veterans
55
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 329 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 280 |
| 65 to 74 | 167 |
| 35 to 54 | 102 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 529 | 14.89% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 13.09% |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 23.44% |
| Other Race | 20 | 19.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.9%
Labor Force Participation
38.3%
Employment Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.4%
Born in Lake Wildwood
97.06%
Native Born
2.94%
Foreign Born
1.27%
Non Citizen
1.67%
Naturalized
97.06% of Lake Wildwood residents were born in the United States, with 63.4% having been born in California. 1.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,971 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2023 | 4,973 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2022 | 4,974 | 46 | 0.93% |
| 2021 | 4,928 | 219 | 4.65% |
| 2020 | 4,709 | -523 | -10% |
| 2019 | 5,232 | 24 | 0.46% |
| 2018 | 5,208 | -107 | -2.01% |
| 2017 | 5,315 | 26 | 0.49% |
| 2016 | 5,289 | -86 | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 5,375 | 82 | 1.55% |
| 2014 | 5,293 | 46 | 0.88% |
| 2013 | 5,247 | -300 | -5.41% |
| 2012 | 5,547 | -119 | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 5,666 | 675 | 13.52% |
| 2010 | 4,991 | 0 | 0% |