Wildwood, FL Demographics

A map of Wildwood's Population by Race

Wildwood, Florida had a population of 15,730 in 2020. It was 77.6% White, 9.5% Black, 2.6% Asian, 7.0% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 2.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wildwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Wildwood is the 246th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Wildwood's White Population

12,210 residents of Wildwood identify as White, or 77.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Wildwood considerably larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Wildwood is ranked #358 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wildwood is more White than neighboring Coleman (53.1% White), Leesburg (51.8% White), and Okahumpka (75.8% White). Wildwood is less White than neighboring Lake Panasoffkee (84.5% White), and Fruitland Park (78.7% White).

Wildwood's Black Population

1,489 residents of Wildwood identify as Black, or 9.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wildwood roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Wildwood is ranked #353 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Wildwood is more Black than neighboring Okahumpka (3.8% Black), Lake Panasoffkee (4.3% Black), and Fruitland Park (7.6% Black). Wildwood is less Black than neighboring Coleman (33.2% Black), and Leesburg (25.2% Black).

Wildwood's Asian Population

412 residents of Wildwood identify as Asian, or 2.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wildwood roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Wildwood is ranked #215 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wildwood is more Asian than neighboring Coleman (1.6% Asian), Leesburg (1.9% Asian), Okahumpka (2.1% Asian), Lake Panasoffkee (0.4% Asian), and Fruitland Park (1.7% Asian).

Wildwood's Hispanic Population

1,094 residents of Wildwood identify as Hispanic, or 7.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wildwood less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Wildwood is ranked #655 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wildwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Coleman (6.5% Hispanic), and Lake Panasoffkee (5.9% Hispanic). Wildwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Leesburg (15.7% Hispanic), Okahumpka (11.3% Hispanic), and Fruitland Park (8.3% Hispanic).

Wildwood's Native American/Other Population

63 residents of Wildwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wildwood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Wildwood is ranked #765 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wildwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Okahumpka (0% Native American/Other). Wildwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coleman (0.8% Native American/Other), Leesburg (1.2% Native American/Other), Lake Panasoffkee (0.8% Native American/Other), and Fruitland Park (0.9% Native American/Other).

Wildwood's Multiracial Population

462 residents of Wildwood identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wildwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Wildwood is ranked #653 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wildwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Fruitland Park (2.7% Multiracial). Wildwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Coleman (4.8% Multiracial), Leesburg (4.1% Multiracial), Okahumpka (7.1% Multiracial), and Lake Panasoffkee (4.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.