Wildwood, Florida Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Wildwood, Florida is 16,739 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 236th-largest city in Florida. The median household income is $71,858, the median home value is $419,700, and the median age is 62.2.
The population has grown 272.4% since 2010 (5,110 → 19,031).
16,739
Population
287
People / sq mi
$71,858
Median Income
$419,700
Median Home Value
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Wildwood covers 58.3 sq mi of land at 287 people per square mile.
About Wildwood, FL
Wildwood skews on age — the median resident is 62.2, older than the national median. Wildwood is a city in Florida with a population of 16,739.
The typical household here earns about $71,858, below the US median of $78,538. About 10.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $419,700, with typical rent around $1,578.
38.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average of 35.0%. Around 13.5% of workers work from home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Wildwood — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Wildwood city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Wildwood city had a population of 5,110 in 2010 and 19,031 in 2024, a 3.7× growth over 14 years. The peak was 19,031 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 12.40%.
19,031
Population (2024)
5,110
Population (2010)
19,031
Peak (2024)
12.40%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,110 |
| 2011 | 5,179 |
| 2012 | 5,414 |
| 2013 | 5,720 |
| 2014 | 6,061 |
| 2015 | 6,344 |
| 2016 | 6,650 |
| 2017 | 6,840 |
| 2018 | 7,054 |
| 2019 | 7,276 |
| 2020 | 15,967 |
| 2021 | 16,609 |
| 2022 | 17,785 |
| 2023 | 18,658 |
| 2024 | 19,031 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.2% |
| Black or African American | 12.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$71,858
Median Household Income
$49,348
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$419,700
Median Home Value
$1,578
Median Rent
73.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.7%
High School+
38.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
67.6%
Public Transit
13.5%
Work From Home
22.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
71.3%
Foreign Born
94.8%
Non-English at Home
10.8%
Veterans
13.7%
With Disability
94.6%
Health Insurance
94.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 19.9% |
| Information | 15.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.7% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Public Administration | 3.5% |
| Retail Trade | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 1.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wildwood, Florida has a population of 16,739 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 236th-largest city in Florida.
The median household income in Wildwood, Florida is $71,858, with 10.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Wildwood, Florida is $419,700, with median monthly rent at $1,578 and a homeownership rate of 73.9%.
The median age in Wildwood, Florida is 62.2 years. The population is 43.5% male and 56.5% female.
The population has grown 272.4% since 2010 (5,110 → 19,031).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.