Wildwood is a city located in Sumter County Florida. Wildwood has a 2024 population of 19,534. Wildwood is currently growing at a rate of 4.82% annually and its population has increased by 22.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,940 in 2020.
The average household income in Wildwood is $96,571 with a poverty rate of 13.29%. The median age in Wildwood is 62.2 years: 62.7 years for males, and 61.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wildwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,265 | 79.25% |
| Black or African American | 2,131 | 12.73% |
| Two or more races | 867 | 5.18% |
| Other race | 357 | 2.13% |
| Asian | 100 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,362 | 1.97 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Married | 4,432 | 2.32 | 92 | 8 |
| Non Family | 3,003 | 1.19 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Female | 804 | 2.99 | 31.3 | 68.7 |
| Male | 123 | 1.89 | 26.8 | 73.2 |
2.38
Average Family Size
1.97
Average Household Size
73.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 781 | 5.55% |
| Associates Degree | 1,384 | 9.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,424 | 24.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,933 | 13.73% |
| High School Graduate | 4,016 | 28.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 104 | 0.74% |
| Some College | 2,438 | 17.32% |
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 | 11,743 | 11,103 | 4,753 |
| Black | 1,306 | 1,212 | 161 |
| 2+ Races | 694 | 579 | 269 |
| Hispanic | 510 | 359 | 116 |
| Other Race | 167 | 131 | 75 |
| Asian | 47 | 47 | 38 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,329 | $42,292 | $51,484 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,563 | $0 | $78,623 |
| High School Graduate | $24,003 | $29,502 | $16,298 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $87,889 | $0 | $88,198 |
| Overall | $41,184 | $40,337 | $41,826 |
| Some College | $48,898 | $59,105 | $41,764 |
$41,184
Average Earnings
$40,337
Average Male
$41,826
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.82% of Wildwood residents speak only English, while 5.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,891 | 1,348 | 10.46% |
| Black | 2,082 | 688 | 33.05% |
| Hispanic | 701 | 132 | 18.83% |
| Other | 288 | 75 | 26.04% |
| Multiple | 856 | 57 | 6.66% |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 100% |
13.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.54%
Male Poverty Rate
16.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wildwood is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wildwood is Multiple, with 6.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.15% |
| High School | 14.14% |
| Some College | 7.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 52.4% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.49% |
| Female Employed | 11.14% |
| Male Employed | 3.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,815 | $112,476 |
| Households | $71,858 | $96,571 |
| Married Families | $90,403 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,277 | $67,601 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.2%
Male Marriage Rate
57.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
1,556
Number of Veterans
1,408
Male Veterans
148
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 823 |
| First Gulf War | 501 |
| Second Gulf War | 319 |
| Korea | 52 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 630 |
| 75+ | 424 |
| 55 to 64 | 320 |
| 35 to 54 | 107 |
| 18 to 34 | 75 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,233 | 10.22% |
| Black | 294 | 23.33% |
| Other Race | 27 | 9.38% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 2.02% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 0.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.6%
Labor Force Participation
35%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
16.7%
Born in Wildwood
93.12%
Native Born
6.88%
Foreign Born
3.49%
Non Citizen
3.39%
Naturalized
93.12% of Wildwood residents were born in the United States, with 16.7% having been born in Florida. 3.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,028 | 899 | 3.89% |
| 2028 | 23,129 | 899 | 4.04% |
| 2027 | 22,230 | 898 | 4.21% |
| 2026 | 21,332 | 899 | 4.4% |
| 2025 | 20,433 | 899 | 4.6% |
| 2024 | 19,534 | 898 | 4.82% |
| 2023 | 18,636 | 885 | 4.99% |
| 2022 | 17,751 | 1,166 | 7.03% |
| 2021 | 16,585 | 645 | 4.05% |
| 2020 | 15,940 | 8,597 | 117.08% |
| 2019 | 7,343 | 260 | 3.67% |
| 2018 | 7,083 | 231 | 3.37% |
| 2017 | 6,852 | 194 | 2.91% |
| 2016 | 6,658 | 309 | 4.87% |
| 2015 | 6,349 | 283 | 4.67% |
| 2014 | 6,066 | 342 | 5.97% |
| 2013 | 5,724 | 307 | 5.67% |
| 2012 | 5,417 | 237 | 4.58% |
| 2011 | 5,180 | 69 | 1.35% |
| 2010 | 5,111 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,924 | 503 | 14.7% |
| 1990 | 3,421 | 756 | 28.37% |
| 1980 | 2,665 | -21,363 | -88.91% |