City · Missouri
Wildwood, Missouri
Wildwood, city, in St. Louis County, Missouri. Wildwood had 34,955 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 35,417 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 35,133 (±55). GEOID 2979820.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
34,955
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 35,417 · ACS 2020-2024: 35,133 ±55
Median household income
$161,060
±$10,613 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$495,800
±$13,195 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$1,661
±$185 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Wildwood and what county is it in?
Wildwood is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri. It covers 66.7 square miles of land, 531 residents per square mile in 2020.
Wildwood is in the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Wildwood, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 34,955 people lived in Wildwood on July 1, 2025, down 1.3% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020 Census counted 35,417 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 35,133 (±55).
| Measure | Wildwood | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 35,133 ±55 | 995,569 | −326 |
| Households | 12,851 ±377 | 413,849 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.73 ±0.08 | 2.36 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 13,391 ±388 | 446,192 | +652 |
Wildwood's population since 2000
From 32,884 in 2000 to 34,955 in 2025: up 6.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wildwood as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Wildwood?
The median resident of Wildwood is 45.7 years old; 23.9% are under 18 and 20.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 82.7%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 6.6%. 9.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wildwood | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 ±1.4 | 40.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.9% ±1.6 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.7% ±2.4 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 49.9% ±1.3 pts | 47.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.4% ±1.3 pts | 3.9% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 82.7% ±2.1 pts | 61.4% | −5.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 24.0% | −1.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.6% ±1.5 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±1.3 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.0% ±1.6 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.7% ±1.7 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5% ±1.0 pts | 6.0% | – |
| With a disability | 6.4% ±1.0 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.2% ±0.6 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.1% ±0.9 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 68.8% ±2.6 pts | 47.4% | +5.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 27.2% ±2.0 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.1% ±2.3 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Wildwood earn?
Half of Wildwood's 12,851 households earn less than $161,060 a year (±$10,613), against $82,936 in St. Louis County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $166,392 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wildwood | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $161,060 ±$10,613 | $82,936 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $205,129 ±$9,495 | $123,036 | – |
| Per capita income | $75,366 ±$3,462 | $51,977 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 2.2% ±0.7 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% ±0.7 pts | 96.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.2% ±0.9 pts | 93.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Wildwood?
Owners occupy 91.8% of Wildwood's occupied homes and renters 8.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $495,800 by its owner (±$13,195). The median renter pays $1,661 a month including utilities, and 39.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wildwood | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $495,800 ±$13,195 | $276,800 | +$30,598 |
| Median gross rent | $1,661 ±$185 | $1,209 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.7% ±13.2 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,665 ±$89 | $1,753 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 91.8% ±1.4 pts | 69.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 8.2% ±1.4 pts | 30.8% | – |
| Housing units | 13,391 ±388 | 446,192 | +652 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.1% ±7.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 91.7% ±1.6 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.1% ±1.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.0% ±0.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.4% ±0.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Wildwood work and get to work?
68.8% of Wildwood's workers drive alone and 24.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.3%.
| Measure | Wildwood | St. Louis County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.5% ±2.3 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% ±0.7 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 68.8% ±2.7 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.7% ±1.4 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 24.7% ±2.7 pts | 18.3% | +15.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.3 min ±1.5 | 23.1 min | −2.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Wildwood?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Wildwood, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $117,222 (Tract 2216.25) to $250,000 or more (Tract 2216.27).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2216.25St. Louis County | 6,650 | $117,222 |
| Tract 2221St. Louis County | 5,288 | $148,056 |
| Tract 2216.21St. Louis County | 4,926 | $180,417 |
| Tract 2216.26St. Louis County | 6,127 | $183,355 |
| Tract 2216.27St. Louis County | 6,307 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 2215.06St. Louis County | 4,835 | $150,938 |
| Tract 2215.02St. Louis County | 8,029 | $113,299 |
| Tract 2216.24St. Louis County | 3,511 | $122,500 |
| Tract 2179.21St. Louis County | 4,919 | $171,987 |
| Tract 2216.29St. Louis County | 6,281 | $212,614 |
| Tract 2178.06St. Louis County | 5,888 | $117,699 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Wildwood) · Census block assignment files
How does Wildwood compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wildwood is the 1,186th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 18th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Wildwood ranks 12th of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 18th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 284th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 336th | 420 |
| Median household income | 12th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 16th | 420 |
| Median home value | 15th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 10th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 370th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15th | 404 |
| Median age | 49th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 20th | 418 |
| Work from home | 14th | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 90th | 420 |
Wildwood's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Wildwood with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Wildwood?
9 of the 57 figures for Wildwood on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Wildwood are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Wildwood.