North Wildwood, NJ Demographics

A map of North Wildwood's Population by Race

North Wildwood, New Jersey has an estimated population of 3,602, a less than 1% change from the 3,621 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.7% White, 5.0% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Wildwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Wildwood is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In North Wildwood, that probability was 13.5% in 2020 and 13.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Wildwood is ranked the 355th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). North Wildwood was ranked the 354th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Wildwood's White Population

3,339 residents of North Wildwood, or 92.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Wildwood is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. North Wildwood ranks 29th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Wildwood's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of North Wildwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 92.7%.

North Wildwood is more White than neighboring West Wildwood (81.5% White), Wildwood (60.5% White), and Burleigh (39% White). North Wildwood is less White than neighboring Stone Harbor (95.5% White), and Wildwood Crest (95.5% White).

North Wildwood's Black Population

0 residents of North Wildwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Wildwood is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. North Wildwood ranks 584th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Wildwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of North Wildwood's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

North Wildwood is less Black than neighboring West Wildwood (0.7% Black), Wildwood (10.7% Black), Stone Harbor (0.1% Black), Wildwood Crest (1.5% Black), and Burleigh (7.5% Black).

North Wildwood's Asian Population

0 residents of North Wildwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Wildwood is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. North Wildwood ranks 669th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Wildwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of North Wildwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

North Wildwood is less Asian than neighboring Wildwood (0.8% Asian), Stone Harbor (0.8% Asian), Wildwood Crest (0.3% Asian), and Burleigh (19.5% Asian).

North Wildwood's Hispanic Population

180 residents of North Wildwood, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Wildwood is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. North Wildwood ranks 641st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Wildwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 39.5%. Hispanic residents' share of North Wildwood's population has increased from 3.6% to 5.0%.

North Wildwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Stone Harbor (0.8% Hispanic), and Wildwood Crest (0.3% Hispanic). North Wildwood is less Hispanic than neighboring West Wildwood (5.3% Hispanic), Wildwood (26% Hispanic), and Burleigh (10.1% Hispanic).

North Wildwood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of North Wildwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Wildwood is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. North Wildwood ranks 614th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Wildwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Wildwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

North Wildwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Wildwood (0.9% Native American/Other).

North Wildwood's Multiracial Population

83 residents of North Wildwood, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Wildwood is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. North Wildwood ranks 587th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Wildwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. Multiracial residents' share of North Wildwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

North Wildwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Wildwood (1.9% Multiracial). North Wildwood is less Multiracial than neighboring West Wildwood (11.7% Multiracial), Stone Harbor (2.8% Multiracial), Wildwood Crest (2.5% Multiracial), and Burleigh (23.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.