Wildwood, NJ Demographics
A map of Wildwood's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,918 | 56.6% |
Hispanic | 1,628 | 31.6% |
Black | 355 | 6.9% |
Multiracial | 158 | 3.1% |
Asian | 52 | 1.0% |
Native American/Other | 46 | 0.9% |
Wildwood, New Jersey had a population of 5,157 in 2020. It was 56.6% White, 6.9% Black, 1.0% Asian, 31.6% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.1% 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 701 places in New Jersey, Wildwood is the 283rd 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
2,918 residents of Wildwood identify as White, or 56.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Wildwood roughly similar to the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Wildwood is ranked #524 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Wildwood is less White than neighboring West Wildwood (91.7% White), Wildwood Crest (89.1% White), North Wildwood (92.9% White), Diamond Beach (94.6% White), and Burleigh (66.7% White).
Wildwood's Black Population
355 residents of Wildwood identify as Black, or 6.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Wildwood slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Wildwood is ranked #182 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Wildwood is more Black than neighboring West Wildwood (0% Black), Wildwood Crest (1.1% Black), North Wildwood (0.9% Black), and Diamond Beach (0% Black). Wildwood is less Black than neighboring Burleigh (10.4% Black).
Wildwood's Asian Population
52 residents of Wildwood identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wildwood slightly less than the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Wildwood is ranked #555 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Wildwood is more Asian than neighboring West Wildwood (0.2% Asian), Wildwood Crest (0.8% Asian), North Wildwood (0.2% Asian), and Diamond Beach (0% Asian). Wildwood is less Asian than neighboring Burleigh (3.5% Asian).
Wildwood's Hispanic Population
1,628 residents of Wildwood identify as Hispanic, or 31.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wildwood slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Wildwood is ranked #64 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Wildwood is more Hispanic than neighboring West Wildwood (4.3% Hispanic), Wildwood Crest (6.2% Hispanic), North Wildwood (3.6% Hispanic), Diamond Beach (3.9% Hispanic), and Burleigh (15.5% Hispanic).
Wildwood's Native American/Other Population
46 residents of Wildwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wildwood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Wildwood is ranked #131 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Wildwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Wildwood (0.2% Native American/Other), Wildwood Crest (0.4% Native American/Other), North Wildwood (0.2% Native American/Other), Diamond Beach (0% Native American/Other), and Burleigh (0.5% Native American/Other).
Wildwood's Multiracial Population
158 residents of Wildwood identify as Multiracial, or 3.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wildwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Wildwood is ranked #346 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Wildwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Wildwood Crest (2.3% Multiracial), North Wildwood (2.2% Multiracial), and Diamond Beach (1.5% Multiracial). Wildwood is less Multiracial than neighboring West Wildwood (3.7% Multiracial), and Burleigh (3.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.