Wilder is a city located in Cottonwood County Minnesota. Wilder has a 2024 population of 56. Wilder is currently declining at a rate of -1.75% annually and its population has decreased by -3.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 58 in 2020.
The average household income in Wilder is $55,853 with a poverty rate of 34.38%. The median age in Wilder is 28.7 years: 28.2 years for males, and 29.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wilder was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 50% |
| Other race | 21 | 50% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 17 | 2.47 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 11 | 2.36 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 5 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 6 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4 | 14.81% |
| Associates Degree | 1 | 3.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1 | 3.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 5 | 18.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 22.22% |
| Some College | 10 | 37.04% |
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 | 21 | 17 | 1 |
| Other Race | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 80.95%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 4.76%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
31.58% of Wilder residents speak only English, while 68.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 68.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | 100% |
34.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.32%
Male Poverty Rate
46.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wilder is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wilder is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 53.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60% |
| High School | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 50% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,667 | $46,767 |
| Households | $70,417 | $55,853 |
| Married Families | $42,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $70,972 | $60,809 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.4%
Male Marriage Rate
38.5%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4
Number of Veterans
4
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 19.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
36.7%
Labor Force Participation
36.7%
Employment Rate
0%
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
64.29%
Born in Wilder
78.57%
Native Born
21.43%
Foreign Born
11.9%
Non Citizen
9.52%
Naturalized
78.57% of Wilder residents were born in the United States, with 64.29% having been born in Minnesota. 11.9% 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 | 54 | -1 | -1.82% |
| 2028 | 55 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 55 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 55 | -1 | -1.79% |
| 2025 | 56 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 56 | -1 | -1.75% |
| 2023 | 57 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 57 | -1 | -1.72% |
| 2021 | 58 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 58 | 2 | 3.57% |
| 2019 | 56 | -1 | -1.75% |
| 2018 | 57 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 57 | -2 | -3.39% |
| 2016 | 59 | -2 | -3.28% |
| 2015 | 61 | -1 | -1.61% |
| 2014 | 62 | 2 | 3.33% |
| 2013 | 60 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 60 | 1 | 1.69% |
| 2011 | 59 | -1 | -1.67% |
| 2010 | 60 | 0 | 0% |