Wilder is a CDP located in Windsor County Vermont. Wilder has a 2024 population of 3,958. Wilder is currently growing at a rate of 4.27% annually and its population has increased by 25.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,146 in 2020.
The average household income in Wilder is $84,405 with a poverty rate of 5.31%. The median age in Wilder is 40.8 years: 32.2 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wilder was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,286 | 90.42% |
| Black or African American | 130 | 3.58% |
| Two or more races | 123 | 3.38% |
| Asian | 68 | 1.87% |
| Other race | 27 | 0.74% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,649 | 2.16 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Non Family | 748 | 1.21 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Married | 669 | 2.93 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Female | 214 | 2.98 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Male | 18 | 3.06 | 50 | 50 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
73.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 28 | 1.03% |
| Associates Degree | 230 | 8.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,161 | 42.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 459 | 16.89% |
| High School Graduate | 681 | 25.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.37% |
| Some College | 148 | 5.45% |
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 | 2,531 | 2,493 | 1,456 |
| Black | 74 | 74 | 52 |
| Asian | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,905 | $52,296 | $51,650 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,750 | $52,308 | $77,563 |
| High School Graduate | $63,188 | $41,366 | $64,088 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,322 | $51,976 | $55,278 |
| Some College | $36,111 | $71,500 | $32,083 |
$52,322
Average Earnings
$51,976
Average Male
$55,278
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.79% of Wilder residents speak only English, while 12.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,179 | 169 | 5.32% |
| Asian | 68 | 10 | 14.71% |
| Black | 130 | 10 | 7.69% |
5.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.37%
Male Poverty Rate
5.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wilder is Asian, with 14.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wilder is White, with 5.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 6.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.46% |
| Some College | 4.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 12.79% |
| Female Employed | 4.16% |
| Male Employed | 2.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,677 | $107,670 |
| Households | $70,758 | $84,405 |
| Married Families | $106,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,053 | $56,126 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
40.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
79
Number of Veterans
69
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79 | 2.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.8%
Labor Force Participation
65.7%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
10.7%
Born in Wilder
87.42%
Native Born
12.58%
Foreign Born
7.87%
Non Citizen
4.71%
Naturalized
87.42% of Wilder residents were born in the United States, with 10.7% having been born in Vermont. 7.87% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,958 | 162 | 4.27% |
| 2023 | 3,796 | 162 | 4.46% |
| 2022 | 3,634 | 259 | 7.67% |
| 2021 | 3,375 | 229 | 7.28% |
| 2020 | 3,146 | 1,454 | 85.93% |
| 2019 | 1,692 | 115 | 7.29% |
| 2018 | 1,577 | 126 | 8.68% |
| 2017 | 1,451 | -253 | -14.85% |
| 2016 | 1,704 | 142 | 9.09% |
| 2015 | 1,562 | 56 | 3.72% |
| 2014 | 1,506 | -127 | -7.78% |
| 2013 | 1,633 | 27 | 1.68% |
| 2012 | 1,606 | 283 | 21.39% |
| 2011 | 1,323 | -367 | -21.72% |
| 2010 | 1,690 | 0 | 0% |