Wildwood, Missouri Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Wildwood, Missouri is 35,168 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 18th-largest city in Missouri. The median household income is $157,750, the median home value is $472,800, and the median age is 45.5.
The population has declined 0.7% since 2010 (35,312 → 35,082).
35,168
Population
527
People / sq mi
$157,750
Median Income
$472,800
Median Home Value
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Wildwood covers 66.7 sq mi of land at 527 people per square mile.
About Wildwood, MO
Homeownership is the standout figure in Wildwood: 92.0% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 35,168 residents, Wildwood is a city in Missouri. It ranks #18 among cities in Missouri by population.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US cities: median income is $157,750, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 2.1%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $472,800, with typical rent around $1,575.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 68.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. A solid 22.0% of workers are based at home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Wildwood, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Wildwood city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Wildwood city had a population of 35,312 in 2010 and 35,082 in 2024, a -0.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 35,552 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.05%.
35,082
Population (2024)
35,312
Population (2010)
35,552
Peak (2015)
-0.05%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 35,312 |
| 2011 | 35,396 |
| 2012 | 35,458 |
| 2013 | 35,475 |
| 2014 | 35,509 |
| 2015 | 35,552 |
| 2016 | 35,463 |
| 2017 | 35,432 |
| 2018 | 35,438 |
| 2019 | 35,432 |
| 2020 | 35,390 |
| 2021 | 35,257 |
| 2022 | 35,005 |
| 2023 | 34,985 |
| 2024 | 35,082 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 83.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$157,750
Median Household Income
$74,433
Per Capita Income
2.1%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$472,800
Median Home Value
$1,575
Median Rent
92.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
98.4%
High School+
68.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
71.6%
Public Transit
22.0%
Work From Home
28.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
34.1%
Foreign Born
90.4%
Non-English at Home
4.7%
Veterans
6.0%
With Disability
97.5%
Health Insurance
98.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 16.3% |
| Information | 14.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.7% |
| Construction | 5.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.0% |
| Retail Trade | 3.0% |
| Public Administration | 2.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wildwood, Missouri has a population of 35,168 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 18th-largest city in Missouri.
The median household income in Wildwood, Missouri is $157,750, with 2.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Wildwood, Missouri is $472,800, with median monthly rent at $1,575 and a homeownership rate of 92.0%.
The median age in Wildwood, Missouri is 45.5 years. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
The population has declined 0.7% since 2010 (35,312 → 35,082).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.