Wildwood, Florida
Wildwood: human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America
About
Wildwood is a city located in the county of Sumter in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,709 and a population density of 64 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,659 inhabitants.
The city was created 149 years ago in 1876.
Quick Facts about Wildwood
| Population | 7,659 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| County | Sumter County |
| Postal code | 34785 |
| Phone Area Codes | 352 |
| Area | 104.78 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 28.8654,-82.0406 |
| Altitude | 66 feet / 20 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1877 (149 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 23:33:13 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 73 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 12.4% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 94℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Wildwood is located at 28°51'56"N 82°2'26"W (28.8654200, -82.0405800).
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 1 to 6 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Wildwood increased by 12.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,709 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,179 | -29.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,414 | 4.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,720 | 5.35% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,061 | 5.63% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,344 | 4.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,650 | 4.6% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,840 | 2.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,054 | 3.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,276 | 3.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,659 | 5% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 34,375 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 30,611 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 12.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 34,318 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 30,617 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.0% |
| White only, percent : | 90.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 85.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,855 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.8% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 13,927 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 13,927 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $136,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,129 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $368 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $763 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 189 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,324 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.64 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 25,541 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 57,349 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,085,244 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 289,142 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,362 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,197 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,410 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.1% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 512 |
| 2019 total employment : | 8,369 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 313,575 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.2% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,284 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,233 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,217 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 655 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 94 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,043 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 189 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,857 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 81.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 375.46 |
Best Things to Do in Wildwood
1Lake Panasoffkee
7519 NW 18th Way, Wildwood, FL 34785, United States View details
Phone: +13527967211 | Website available
2Lake Okahumpka Park
6085 FL-44, Wildwood, FL 34785, United States View details
Phone: +13526894400 | Website available
3GatorWorld Parks of Florida
492 FL-44, Wildwood, FL 34785, United States View details
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4Sharon Rose Wiechens Preserve
Moyer Loop, Wildwood, FL 34785, United States View details
5Aviary pool and rec center
5748 Morse Blvd, Wildwood, FL 34785, United States View details
Services and Civic Places in Wildwood
1Wildwood Utilities
100 N Main St, Wildwood, FL 34785 View details
Phone: +13523301330 | Website available
2City Hall Annex
150 Wonders St, Wildwood, FL 34785 View details
Website available
People born in Wildwood (5)
People born in Wildwood, including golfer, PGA Tour member Dan Sikes, singer Elizabeth Cook, All-college football player, professional football player, defensive lineman, defensive tackle Ellis Johnson, .
More notable people
- Ron Dixon (American football player) he was born in 28/05/1976
- Wayne Anderson (American racecar driver) he was born in 16/07/1968
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Wildwood, FL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457448 | Tenaj Salon Institute | The Villages (FL) | 32162 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Wildwood, FL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WWD | Wildwood, Florida | 601 North Main Street | OTHER |
| TVF | The Villages-Lady Lake, FL | 401 North US Highway 441 | BUS |
| OCA | Ocala, Florida | 531 Northeast First Ave | BUS |
| DDE | Dade City, Florida | 14218 US Highway 98 | OTHER |
| DLD | DeLand | 2491 Old New York Ave | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Wildwood.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Post Office | Wildwood (FL) | 34785 |
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- Wildwood, Kentucky human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America with a population of 268 people.
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Other cities in Sumter County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sumter County , FL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| The Villages | 51,442 | A census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida. |
| Lake Panasoffkee | 3,551 | Census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida |
| Bushnell | 3,229 | Town in Florida, United States |
| Center Hill | 1,533 | City in Florida, United States |
| Webster | 1,217 | United States city in Florida |
| Coleman | 968 | City in Florida, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Wildwood distances to largest Florida cities