Wilder, KY Demographics
What is the population of Wilder?
There are 3,152 residents in Wilder, with a median age of 42.4. Of this, 54.44% are males and 45.56% are females. US-born citizens make up 99.87% of the resident pool in Wilder, while non-US-born citizens account for 0.13%.
A total of 2,851 people in Wilder currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 3,152 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 1,716 | 9.4% |
| Female Population | 1,436 | -9.1% |
Male Population 54.44%
Female Population 45.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42.4 | -1.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 3,148 | 0.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 4 | -79.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 99.87%
Citizen not U.S. Born 0.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 125 | -27.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 68 | 41.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 83 | 53.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 2,851 | 0.1% |
Moved from Same County 4%
Moved from Same State 2.17%
Moved from Different State 2.65%
Same House as Last Year 91.17%
What are the employment statistics in Wilder?
White-collar workers make up 84.31% of the working population in Wilder, while blue-collar employees account for 15.69%. There are also 46 entrepreneurs in Wilder (3.09% of the workforce); 1,018 workers employed in private companies (68.28%); and 198 people working in governmental institutions (13.28%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,257 | 5.2% |
| Blue Collar | 234 | -10.3% |
White Collar 84.31%
Blue Collar 15.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 46 | 2.2% |
| Private Companies | 1,018 | -6.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 198 | 37.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 229 | 27.9% |
Self Employees 3.09%
Private Companies 68.28%
Governmental Workers 13.28%
Not for Profit Companies 15.36%
How many households are there in Wilder?
There are a total of 1,595 households in Wilder, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 45.08% of these Wilder households, while non-family units account for the remaining 54.92%. Additionally, 17.87% of households have children and 82.13% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 1,595 | -0.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 719 | -1.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 876 | 1.1% |
Family Households 45.08%
Non-Family Households 54.92%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 285 | -16.4% |
| Households without Children | 1,310 | 4.4% |
Households with Children 17.87%
Households without Children 82.13%
What are the median and average incomes in Wilder?
The average annual household income in Wilder is $81,921, while the median household income sits at $66,250 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $71,583, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $86,042.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $81,921 | 8.4% |
| Median Household Income | $66,250 | 9.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | -3 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 2,660 | 0.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Wilder?
There are 1,671 housing units in Wilder, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1992. Of the 1,595 occupied housing units in Wilder, 76.11% are owner-occupied, while 23.89% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.43% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $99,600. In general, housing costs reach $993 per month in Wilder.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,671 | -3.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1992 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 12 | -81.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 136 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 103 | 22.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 81 | -9.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 334 | 26.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 810 | -15.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 150 | 21.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 45 | 350.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,595 | -0.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,214 | -5.8% |
| Renter Occupied | $381 | 23.7% |
Owner Occupied 76.11%
Renter Occupied 23.89%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 770 | -13.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 444 | 12.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $99,600 | 9.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $215,700 | 34.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $993 | 13.4% |
With Mortgage 63.43%
Without Mortgage 36.57%
What is the level of education in Wilder?
Approximately 24.47% of the population in Wilder holds a high school degree (that's 647 residents), while 13.77% have attained a college certificate (420 locals) and 24.24% have a bachelor's degree (641 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Some High School | 647 | -1.4% |
| Some College | 420 | -14.3% |
| Associate Degree | 135 | -49.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 641 | 18.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 857 | 15.3% |
Some High School 24.47%
Some College 13.77%
Associate Degree 5.11%
Bachelor's Degree 24.24%
Graduate Degree 32.41%
What is the marital status of Wilder residents?
A total of 882 people in Wilder have never been married (which represents 32.76% of the total population), while 1,088 of them are wedded (40.42%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 882 | 6.7% |
| Married | 1,088 | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 202 | 20.2% |
| Divorced | 520 | 520.0% |
Never Married 32.76%
Married 40.42%
Widowed 7.5%
Divorced 19.32%
What are the most common means of transportation in Wilder?
The top three means of transportation people in Wilder use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 1,119 | -8.6% |
| Walk | 66 | 0.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Wilder by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.