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 148 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 |
| Altitude : | 66 feet / 20 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1877 (148 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 08:01:42 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 73 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 12.4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wildwood is located at 28°51'56"N 82°2'26"W (28.8654200, -82.0405800).
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Official website of Wildwood
Demographics
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 |
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1 Wildwood Utilities
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2 City Hall Annex
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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, .
List
- Ron Dixon (American football player) he was born in 28/05/1976
- Wayne Anderson (American racecar driver) he was born in 16/07/1968
Schools in Wildwood
College & universities near Wildwood, FL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457448 | Tenaj Salon Institute | The Villages (FL) | 32162 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wildwood, FL
| 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 |
Post offices near 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.
- Wildwood , Minnesota unincorporated community in Koochiching County, Minnesota with a population of 195 people.
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
