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.

Wilder, KY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,135

Median Agei

37.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.4%2,866

Two or More

6.5%205

Black

1.1%34

Asian

0.8%25

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%74

High School Diploma

13%310

Some College (<1 yr)

5.1%121

Some College (1+ yr)

8.8%209

Associate's Degree

7.2%171

Bachelor's Degree

32%763

Master's Degree

19.9%475

Professional Degree

8.3%199

Doctorate

0.8%18

HS or Higher

98.1%

BA or Higher

61%

Graduate+

29%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$159,900

Median Renti

$1,432

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.8%1,289

Renter-Occupied

19.2%306

Total Units

1,649

Homeownership

80.8%

Vacancy Rate

3.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.6%8

$50K–$100K

15.3%197

$100K–$150K

31.4%405

$150K–$200K

8.9%115

$200K–$300K

18.6%240

$300K–$500K

24.8%320

$500K–$1M

0.3%4

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

148

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%4

2010–2019

5.6%93

2000–2009

7%115

1990–1999

49.4%814

1980–1989

20%330

1970–1979

3.3%54

1960–1969

9%149

1950–1959

5.5%90

Heating Fuel

Electricity

62.4%996

Utility Gas

36.2%578

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,893

Mean Household Incomei

$84,274

Per Capita Incomei

$42,980

Poverty Ratei

18.6%

Unemploymenti

3.5%

Labor Forcei

1,641

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

22.6%360

$10K–$15K

1.9%30

$15K–$20K

1.3%21

$20K–$25K

1%16

$30K–$35K

2.1%33

$35K–$40K

1.9%31

$40K–$45K

0.5%8

$45K–$50K

6.5%104

$50K–$60K

7.4%118

$60K–$75K

8.9%142

$75K–$100K

14.7%235

$100K–$125K

9.5%152

$125K–$150K

7.6%122

$150K–$200K

7.9%126

$200K+

6.1%97

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

108

Avg. Tenant Renti

$348/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

19 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers77 homes78% occupied$348/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $70,893/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

87%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

10%

Low income$35K–$57K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

87% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

20% of subsidized households are minority

32% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1534.9%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,576

Avg. Commutei

20 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,584

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

56(2.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.6%Insured

6.4%Uninsured