Wildwood, New Jersey
Wildwood: city in New Jersey
About
Wildwood is a city located in the county of Cape May in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,325 and a population density of 3,820 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,916 inhabitants.
The city was created 417 years ago in 1608.
Quick Facts about Wildwood
| Population | 4,916 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Cape May County |
| Postal code | 08260 |
| Phone Area Codes | 609 |
| Area | 1.39 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.9918,-74.8149 |
| Altitude | 0 feet / 0 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1609 (417 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 01:00:26 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 3,527 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.32% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 67℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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Geography
Wildwood is located at 38°59'30"N 74°48'54"W (38.9917800, -74.8148900). It has 3 neighbors: North Wildwood, West Wildwood and Wildwood Crest.
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Weather
67°F
Chance Rain Showers
10 to 15 mph SW
Sunday
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Wildwood decreased by 8.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,325 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,275 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,257 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,212 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,166 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,118 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,079 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,045 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,991 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,948 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,916 | -0.65% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,904 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,626 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -6.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 11,885 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,878 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.8% |
| White only, percent : | 56.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 39.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 54.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 613 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.8% |
Wildwood zip code is 08260.
County name: Cape May, County
fips: 34009
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 55.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $110,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,010 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $371 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $767 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,457 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.45 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 81.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 20.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.7% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 174,732 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 215,536 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,858 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $30,006 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,651 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 33.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,281 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 608 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 524 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 381 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 802 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 100 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,065 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 839.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.96 |
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People born in Wildwood (9)
People born in Wildwood, including basketball coach Frank Vogel, professional wrestler Ace Darling, Novelist, short story writer, biographer, essayist Edwin Corle, .
More notable people
- Ernest Ingenito (Convicted spree killer) he was born in 27/05/1924
- Randy Beverly (Player of American football) he was born in 03/04/1944
- Remy Hamilton (Player of American football) he was born in 30/08/1974
- Joy Bright Hancock (US Navy officer (1898-1986)) she was born in 04/05/1898
- George Sheldon (American politician (1947-2018)) he was born in 01/01/1947
- Joseph R. Applegate (American academic) he was born in 04/12/1925
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Wildwood, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130837 | Margaret H Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center | Lewes (DE) | 19958 |
Nearby Transit Stations (19)
Rail and bus stations connected to Wildwood, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACY | Atlantic City Rail Terminal | 1 Atlantic City Expressway | OTHER |
| ABN | Absecon | Shore Road and Ohio Ave | OTHER |
| EGH | Egg Harbor City, New Jersey | South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave | OTHER |
| DVR | Dover, Delaware | 716 South Governors Ave | BUS |
| HTN | Hammonton, New Jersey | Egg Harbor Rd & Line St. | OTHER |
Closest post offices linked to Wildwood.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Post Office | Wildwood (NJ) | 08260 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Wildwood, Missouri city in New Jersey with a population of 35,460 people.
- Wildwood, Florida human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America with a population of 7,659 people.
- 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 Cape May County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cape May County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Middletown | 65,190 | Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States |
| Cedar Grove | 12,796 | Township in Essex County, New Jersey |
| Ocean City | 10,971 | City in New Jersey |
| Tabernacle | 6,782 | Township of New Jersey |
| Cape May Court House | 5,338 | Census-designated place in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey |
| North Wildwood | 3,739 | City in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States |
| Cape May | 3,404 | City in New Jersey |
| North Cape May | 3,226 | Census designated place |
| Wildwood Crest | 3,033 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| Woodbine | 2,410 | City in Camden County, Georgia, USA |
| Erma | 2,134 | Census designated place |
| Sea Isle City | 2,029 | City in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States |
| Avalon | 1,219 | Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States of America |
| West Cape May | 991 | Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States |
| Stone Harbor | 805 | Borough of New Jersey |
| West Wildwood | 540 | Borough of New Jersey, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Wildwood distances to largest New Jersey cities