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.

West Wildwood, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

588

Median Agei

60.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.5%479

Two or More

11.7%69

Hispanic/Latino

5.3%31

Other

0.9%5

Black

0.7%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%9

High School Diploma

33.8%152

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%32

Some College (1+ yr)

10.9%49

Associate's Degree

7.3%33

Bachelor's Degree

21.6%97

Master's Degree

6.2%28

Professional Degree

1.1%5

Doctorate

0.7%3

HS or Higher

90.7%

BA or Higher

29.6%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$400,800

Median Renti

$1,225

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

91.1%247

Renter-Occupied

8.9%24

Total Units

908

Homeownership

91.1%

Vacancy Rate

70.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.4%1

$150K–$200K

3.2%8

$200K–$300K

19%47

$300K–$500K

52.6%130

$500K–$1M

21.1%52

$1M+

3.6%9

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%6

2010–2019

5.9%54

2000–2009

11.9%108

1990–1999

6.9%63

1980–1989

5.1%46

1970–1979

8.1%74

1960–1969

18.8%171

1950–1959

16%145

1940–1949

17.2%156

1939 or earlier

9.4%85

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.7%235

Electricity

12.2%33

Solar

1.1%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,432

Mean Household Incomei

$93,942

Per Capita Incomei

$40,936

Poverty Ratei

4.3%

Unemploymenti

14.9%

Labor Forcei

262

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.2%6

$10K–$15K

1.5%4

$15K–$20K

1.8%5

$25K–$30K

8.1%22

$30K–$35K

2.6%7

$35K–$40K

0.7%2

$40K–$45K

5.2%14

$45K–$50K

14%38

$50K–$60K

9.2%25

$60K–$75K

5.5%15

$75K–$100K

12.9%35

$100K–$125K

14.8%40

$125K–$150K

3%8

$150K–$200K

6.6%18

$200K+

11.8%32

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 Vouchers1 homes

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

203.4%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

223

Avg. Commutei

17.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

223

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

22(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

100%Insured