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 $92,439 with a poverty rate of 12.26%. The median age in Lake Wildwood is 57.4 years: 54.8 years for males, and 60.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lake Wildwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,418 | 88.82% |
| Two or more races | 281 | 5.65% |
| Other race | 118 | 2.37% |
| Asian | 98 | 1.97% |
| Native American | 59 | 1.19% |
| 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 | 2,027 | 2.45 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Married | 1,310 | 2.77 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Non Family | 566 | 1.09 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Female | 151 | 4.74 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
80.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 100 | 2.67% |
| Associates Degree | 233 | 6.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 989 | 26.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 560 | 14.94% |
| High School Graduate | 873 | 23.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62 | 1.65% |
| Some College | 932 | 24.86% |
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 | 3,202 | 3,069 | 1,315 |
| Hispanic | 382 | 360 | 141 |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 110 | 52 |
| Asian | 98 | 91 | 82 |
| Other Race | 85 | 85 | 0 |
| Native American | 57 | 37 | 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 83.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,821 | $0 | $54,357 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,196 | $0 | $91,875 |
| High School Graduate | $50,714 | $54,653 | $46,061 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,893 | $48,690 | $51,548 |
| Some College | $41,741 | $40,662 | $0 |
$50,893
Average Earnings
$48,690
Average Male
$51,548
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.45% of Lake Wildwood residents speak only English, while 5.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,994 | 452 | 11.32% |
| Hispanic | 726 | 128 | 17.63% |
| Asian | 98 | 30 | 30.61% |
| Multiple | 281 | 1 | 0.36% |
12.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.73%
Male Poverty Rate
13.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lake Wildwood is Asian, with 30.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lake Wildwood is Multiple, with 0.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.94% |
| High School | 4.7% |
| Some College | 4.12% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.5% |
| Female Employed | 2.43% |
| Male Employed | 0.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,109 | $98,400 |
| Households | $77,004 | $92,439 |
| Married Families | $91,667 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,429 | $67,040 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
71.1%
Male Marriage Rate
58.2%
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
701
Number of Veterans
630
Male Veterans
71
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 325 |
| First Gulf War | 82 |
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 37 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 330 |
| 65 to 74 | 205 |
| 35 to 54 | 105 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 631 | 16.44% |
| Hispanic | 89 | 17.69% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 34.55% |
| Other Race | 32 | 37.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.3%
Labor Force Participation
38.6%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
62.89%
Born in Lake Wildwood
97.29%
Native Born
2.71%
Foreign Born
1.23%
Non Citizen
1.49%
Naturalized
97.29% of Lake Wildwood residents were born in the United States, with 62.89% having been born in California. 1.23% 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% |