West Wildwood, NJ

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2024 Population

588

US Senator

Cory Booker

Democratic Party

US Senator

Andy Kim

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

60.1

5.06% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

4.25%

19.9% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$74,432

15% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$400,800

9.84% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

223

28.2% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in West Wildwood, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in West Wildwood, NJ are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in West Wildwood, NJ was $400,800, and the homeownership rate was 91.1%.

Most people in West Wildwood, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.6 minutes. The average car ownership in West Wildwood, NJ was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

West Wildwood, NJ is home to a population of 588 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.4% of West Wildwood, NJ residents were born outside of the country (20 people).

In 2024, there were 6.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (479 people) in West Wildwood, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 69 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 20 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2024 Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 100% of West Wildwood, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in West Wildwood, NJ was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in West Wildwood, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Wildwood, NJ

White (Non-Hispanic)
479 ± 122
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
69 ± 78
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
20 ± 27

5.27%

Hispanic Population

31 people

5.27% of the people in West Wildwood, NJ are hispanic (31 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in West Wildwood, NJ as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.

Most Common Origin

India
279,408 ± 12,782 people
Dominican Republic
210,288 ± 11,131 people
Mexico
108,737 ± 8,049 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 279,408 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 210,288 and Mexico with 108,737.

Foreign-Born Population

3.4%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

20 people

1.77%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

10 people

As of 2024, 3.4% of West Wildwood, NJ residents (20 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Wildwood, NJ was 1.77%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in West Wildwood, NJ compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
17 ± 30
Gulf War (2001-)
1 ± 20

West Wildwood, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 17 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in West Wildwood, NJ.

Health

100% of the population of West Wildwood, NJ has health coverage, with 32.5% on employee plans, 16.2% on Medicaid, 29.8% on Medicare, 20.4% on non-group plans, and 1.19% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1,279 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,279 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1157 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 320 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 36.4% were men and 63.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.2% under 18 years, 8.33% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 34.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 36.4% were men and 63.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

Uninsured

32.5%

Employer Coverage

16.2%

Medicaid

29.8%

Medicare

20.4%

Non-Group

1.19%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Wildwood, NJ stayed by NaNN% from 0% to 0%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in West Wildwood, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of West Wildwood, NJ employs 223 people. In 2024, the largest industries in West Wildwood, NJ were Educational Services (40 people), Retail Trade (33 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (33 people), and the highest paying industries were Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($96,250), Health Care & Social Assistance ($75,250), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,250).

Employment

Occupations

223

2024 Value

± 97

28.2%

1 Year growth

± 53.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in West Wildwood, NJ grew at a rate of 28.2%, from 174 employees to 223 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Wildwood, NJ, are Sales & Related Occupations (42 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (35 people), and Management Occupations (28 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Wildwood, NJ.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New Jersey (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

223

2024 Value

± 97

28.2%

1 Year growth

± 53.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in West Wildwood, NJ grew at a rate of 28.2%, from 174 employees to 223 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Wildwood, NJ, are Educational Services (40 people), Retail Trade (33 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (33 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Wildwood, NJ, though some of these residents may live in West Wildwood, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$65,795

Median earning men ± $37,709

$31,607

Median earning women ± $31,617

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($96,250), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($81,875), and Public Administration ($43,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($55,357), Retail Trade ($53,929), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($32,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Y-Axis

2.27%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.24M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.27% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.5%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Kamala Harris with 52% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Jill Stein (0.914%).

Cory Booker and Andy Kim are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New Jersey is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for West Wildwood, NJ. Showing the available data for New Jersey.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (52%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (0.914%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Kamala Harris with 52% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Jill Stein (0.914%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New Jersey for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New Jersey

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.

Cory Booker

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on October 31, 2013
Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.{{Cite news |url=https://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/cory-booker-new-jersey-senate-election-098436 |title=Booker Wins New Jersey Senate Seat |work=Politico |access-date=May 21, 2020 }}

Andy Kim

Senator from New Jersey

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed George Helmy, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Bob Menendez.

Cory Booker and Andy Kim are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New Jersey over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Housing & Living

The median property value in West Wildwood, NJ was $400,800 in 2024, which is 1.2 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $364,900 to $400,800, a 9.84% increase. The homeownership rate in West Wildwood, NJ is 91.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in West Wildwood, NJ have an average commute time of 17.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Wildwood, NJ is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$400,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$45,048

$247

Median Property Taxes

±$71

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Wildwood, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in West Wildwood, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

91.1%

Homeownership

2024

52.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 91.1% of the housing units in West Wildwood, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 90.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in West Wildwood, NJ compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$74,432

Median Household Income

± $25,757

271

Number of Households

± 73

In 2024, the median household income of the 271 households in West Wildwood, NJ grew to $74,432 from the previous year's value of $64,750.

The following chart displays the households in West Wildwood, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Wildwood, NJ is from New Jersey.

0.482

2024 Wage GINI in New Jersey

0.486

2023 Wage GINI in New Jersey

In 2024, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.733% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (76.7%)
Worked At Home (14.3%)
Walked (4.48%)

In 2024, 76.7% of workers in West Wildwood, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.3%) and those who walked to work (4.48%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Wildwood, NJ have a shorter commute time (17.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.524% of the workforce in West Wildwood, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in West Wildwood, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West Wildwood, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Wildwood, NJ have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.25% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Wildwood, NJ (25 out of 588 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Wildwood, NJ is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.