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The Borough of West Wildwood had a population of 588 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for West Wildwood is located at latitude 39.0023 and longitude -74.8243 in Cape May County. The formal boundaries for the Borough of West Wildwood encompass a land area of 0.28 sq. miles and a water area of 0.07 sq. miles. Cape May County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Borough of West Wildwood has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 588 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,046 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 32 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $74,432 |
| Per Capita Income | $40,936 |
| Median Home Value | $400,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 908 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 247 (27.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 24 (2.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 637 (70.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 271 |
| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
| Family Households | 201 (74.2%) |
The table below compares West Wildwood to the other 700 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in New Jersey by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 603 | 14th |
| Population Density | # 368 | 48th |
| Median Household Income | # 596 | 15th |
| Per Capita Income | # 563 | 20th |
| Diversity Index | # 479 | 32nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New Jersey Census Data Comparison Tool.
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