Wilder is a city located in Canyon County Idaho. Wilder has a 2024 population of 1,715. Wilder is currently growing at a rate of 1.78% annually and its population has increased by 7.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,595 in 2020.
The average household income in Wilder is $62,801 with a poverty rate of 20.86%. The median age in Wilder is 30.7 years: 30.1 years for males, and 31 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wilder was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 872 | 51.6% |
| Other race | 497 | 29.41% |
| Two or more races | 275 | 16.27% |
| Native American | 20 | 1.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.59% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.12% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 553 | 3.06 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Married | 365 | 3.44 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Non Family | 119 | 1.37 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Female | 42 | 4.67 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Male | 27 | 2.85 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
3.5
Average Family Size
3.06
Average Household Size
64.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 148 | 14.65% |
| Associates Degree | 73 | 7.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 81 | 8.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 1.58% |
| High School Graduate | 305 | 30.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 156 | 15.45% |
| Some College | 231 | 22.87% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 550 | 285 | 19 |
| White | 382 | 366 | 70 |
| Other Race | 277 | 140 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 147 | 81 | 11 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,250 | $70,568 | $36,042 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,548 | $41,827 | $33,977 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,538 | $29,479 | $8,813 |
| Overall | $35,336 | $43,462 | $24,833 |
| Some College | $38,421 | $67,586 | $35,345 |
$35,336
Average Earnings
$43,462
Average Male
$24,833
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.67% of Wilder residents speak only English, while 49.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 46.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,013 | 262 | 25.86% |
| Other | 497 | 78 | 15.69% |
| Multiple | 275 | 63 | 22.91% |
| White | 520 | 30 | 5.77% |
| Native | 15 | 1 | 6.67% |
20.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.89%
Male Poverty Rate
26.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wilder is Hispanic, with 25.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wilder is White, with 5.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.91% |
| High School | 19.34% |
| Some College | 6.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.37% |
| Male Employed | 9.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,889 | $67,610 |
| Households | $55,938 | $62,801 |
| Married Families | $64,861 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $44,137 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.4%
Male Marriage Rate
63.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
63
Number of Veterans
50
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 6.54% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 11.35% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 3.22% |
| Islander | 3 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.5%
Labor Force Participation
64.9%
Employment Rate
0.9%
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
45.86%
Born in Wilder
80.12%
Native Born
19.88%
Foreign Born
14.32%
Non Citizen
5.56%
Naturalized
80.12% of Wilder residents were born in the United States, with 45.86% having been born in Idaho. 14.32% 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 | 1,865 | 30 | 1.63% |
| 2028 | 1,835 | 30 | 1.66% |
| 2027 | 1,805 | 30 | 1.69% |
| 2026 | 1,775 | 30 | 1.72% |
| 2025 | 1,745 | 30 | 1.75% |
| 2024 | 1,715 | 30 | 1.78% |
| 2023 | 1,685 | 42 | 2.56% |
| 2022 | 1,643 | -17 | -1.02% |
| 2021 | 1,660 | 65 | 4.08% |
| 2020 | 1,595 | -236 | -12.89% |
| 2019 | 1,831 | 31 | 1.72% |
| 2018 | 1,800 | 73 | 4.23% |
| 2017 | 1,727 | 57 | 3.41% |
| 2016 | 1,670 | 51 | 3.15% |
| 2015 | 1,619 | 27 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 1,592 | 15 | 0.95% |
| 2013 | 1,577 | 20 | 1.28% |
| 2012 | 1,557 | 13 | 0.84% |
| 2011 | 1,544 | 10 | 0.65% |
| 2010 | 1,534 | 0 | 0% |