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, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,130

Median Agei

45.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

60.5%3,106

Hispanic/Latino

26%1,334

Black

10.7%549

Two or More

1.9%99

Asian

0.8%42

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%223

High School Diploma

35.2%1,409

Some College (<1 yr)

4.9%198

Some College (1+ yr)

10.8%431

Associate's Degree

9.5%379

Bachelor's Degree

12.9%517

Master's Degree

9.8%391

Professional Degree

1.5%59

Doctorate

0.4%17

HS or Higher

90.5%

BA or Higher

24.6%

Graduate+

11.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$391,300

Median Renti

$997

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

43.5%1,151

Renter-Occupied

56.5%1,495

Total Units

6,553

Homeownership

43.5%

Vacancy Rate

59.6%

Home Values

$100K–$150K

0.9%10

$150K–$200K

1.2%14

$200K–$300K

20.9%240

$300K–$500K

43.4%500

$500K–$1M

32.8%377

$1M+

0.9%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

244

$750–$1,000

402

$1,000–$1,250

138

$1,250–$1,500

131

$1,500–$2,000

189

$2,000+

239

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%71

2010–2019

4.3%284

2000–2009

25.6%1,678

1990–1999

4.8%316

1980–1989

11.3%743

1970–1979

7.9%515

1960–1969

3.8%251

1950–1959

11.6%759

1940–1949

5.1%336

1939 or earlier

24.4%1,600

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

63.5%1,680

Electricity

27.4%725

No Fuel

6.6%174

Fuel Oil

1.9%50

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$75,222

Mean Household Incomei

$100,940

Per Capita Incomei

$50,752

Poverty Ratei

13.7%

Unemploymenti

7.4%

Labor Forcei

3,029

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%92

$10K–$15K

8.5%225

$15K–$20K

4.8%128

$20K–$25K

2.7%71

$25K–$30K

6.5%171

$30K–$35K

4.2%111

$35K–$40K

1.4%38

$40K–$45K

1.3%34

$45K–$50K

1.4%37

$50K–$60K

7.4%197

$60K–$75K

8%212

$75K–$100K

16.9%448

$100K–$125K

4%106

$125K–$150K

6.9%182

$150K–$200K

8.3%220

$200K+

14.1%374

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

312

Residentsi

515

Avg. Tenant Renti

$543/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

16 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing168 homes99% occupied$556/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers111 homes97% occupied$557/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 822 homes98% occupied$379/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $75,222/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

73.9%

Very low income$23K–$38K/yr

20.2%

Low income$38K–$60K/yr

5.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $60K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

61.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

39.9% of subsidized households are minority

42.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

61.6% 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

5079.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

440

India

Germany

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,777

Avg. Commutei

23.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,796

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

247(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.6%Insured

15.4%Uninsured