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.

North Wildwood, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,602

Median Agei

65.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.7%3,339

Hispanic/Latino

5%180

Two or More

2.3%83

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%55

High School Diploma

38.1%1,245

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%186

Some College (1+ yr)

8%261

Associate's Degree

9.6%313

Bachelor's Degree

16.5%541

Master's Degree

10.5%344

Professional Degree

4.2%138

Doctorate

1.5%50

HS or Higher

95.8%

BA or Higher

32.8%

Graduate+

16.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$459,900

Median Renti

$1,210

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.7%1,654

Renter-Occupied

16.3%322

Total Units

8,413

Homeownership

83.7%

Vacancy Rate

76.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

3%50

$50K–$100K

3.1%52

$100K–$150K

2.8%47

$150K–$200K

2%33

$200K–$300K

9.4%156

$300K–$500K

36.8%609

$500K–$1M

31%513

$1M+

11.7%194

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

167

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%135

2010–2019

3.7%313

2000–2009

17%1,433

1990–1999

5.1%427

1980–1989

12.2%1,026

1970–1979

14.7%1,233

1960–1969

9%754

1950–1959

14.1%1,185

1940–1949

7.4%620

1939 or earlier

15.3%1,287

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

82.1%1,622

Electricity

17.5%346

No Fuel

0.4%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$90,833

Mean Household Incomei

$136,371

Per Capita Incomei

$73,680

Poverty Ratei

4.7%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

1,313

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%51

$10K–$15K

2.9%58

$15K–$20K

2.8%56

$20K–$25K

0.9%17

$25K–$30K

3.4%67

$30K–$35K

1.1%21

$35K–$40K

3.1%62

$40K–$45K

3.8%75

$45K–$50K

0.8%16

$50K–$60K

6.9%137

$60K–$75K

7.5%148

$75K–$100K

18.1%358

$100K–$125K

14.7%291

$125K–$150K

5.4%106

$150K–$200K

9.2%182

$200K+

16.8%331

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1002.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,212

Avg. Commutei

21.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,256

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

321(9.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.7%Insured

1.3%Uninsured