Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wildwood, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

35,133

Median Agei

45.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.7%29,058

Asian

6.6%2,309

Two or More

5.1%1,777

Hispanic/Latino

4.4%1,562

Other

0.6%210

Black

0.6%206

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%237

High School Diploma

9.1%2,230

Some College (<1 yr)

3.1%752

Some College (1+ yr)

10%2,433

Associate's Degree

6.1%1,495

Bachelor's Degree

41.6%10,146

Master's Degree

20.5%5,000

Professional Degree

3.3%812

Doctorate

3.3%814

HS or Higher

98.1%

BA or Higher

68.8%

Graduate+

27.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$495,800

Median Renti

$1,661

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

91.8%11,800

Renter-Occupied

8.2%1,051

Total Units

13,391

Homeownership

91.8%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

0.9%107

$50K–$100K

1%117

$100K–$150K

1.5%180

$150K–$200K

0.2%24

$200K–$300K

4.9%577

$300K–$500K

42.7%5,034

$500K–$1M

44.8%5,285

$1M+

4%476

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

231

$1,250–$1,500

134

$1,500–$2,000

285

$2,000+

322

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%63

2010–2019

5.1%680

2000–2009

13.6%1,823

1990–1999

38%5,087

1980–1989

27.5%3,677

1970–1979

8.6%1,151

1960–1969

1.8%237

1950–1959

1.6%215

1940–1949

1.4%185

1939 or earlier

2%273

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64.4%8,280

Electricity

30.8%3,959

Bottled/LP Gas

4.4%563

Wood

0.2%22

Other

0.1%18

Fuel Oil

0.1%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$161,060

Mean Household Incomei

$205,129

Per Capita Incomei

$75,366

Poverty Ratei

2.2%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

18,412

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.4%174

$10K–$15K

1%130

$15K–$20K

0.4%54

$20K–$25K

0.8%97

$25K–$30K

1.3%163

$30K–$35K

0.5%68

$35K–$40K

1.9%249

$40K–$45K

2%251

$45K–$50K

2.8%361

$50K–$60K

2.7%346

$60K–$75K

3.1%399

$75K–$100K

9.6%1,236

$100K–$125K

9.9%1,273

$125K–$150K

8.9%1,148

$150K–$200K

16.7%2,142

$200K+

37%4,760

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,1499%

By Region

Top Countries

India

818

China

247

Canada

238

Mexico

175

Germany

144

Philippines

143

Korea

108

United Kingdom

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,458(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.8%Insured

2.2%Uninsured