West Wildwood, NJ Demographics

A map of West Wildwood's Population by Race

West Wildwood, New Jersey has an estimated population of 588, an increase from the 540 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.5% White, 11.7% Multiracial, 5.3% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, 0.7% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Wildwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Wildwood has become considerably more racially diverse since 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 West Wildwood, that probability was 15.7% in 2020 and 32.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Wildwood is ranked the 602nd 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). West Wildwood was ranked the 606th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Wildwood's White Population

479 residents of West Wildwood, or 81.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Wildwood is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. West Wildwood ranks 47th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Wildwood's White population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of West Wildwood's population has decreased from 91.7% to 81.5%.

West Wildwood is more White than neighboring Wildwood (60.5% White), and Burleigh (39% White). West Wildwood is less White than neighboring North Wildwood (92.7% White), Wildwood Crest (95.5% White), and Diamond Beach (100% White).

West Wildwood's Black Population

4 residents of West Wildwood, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Wildwood is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. West Wildwood ranks 684th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Wildwood's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 4. Black residents' share of West Wildwood's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.7%.

West Wildwood is more Black than neighboring North Wildwood (0% Black), and Diamond Beach (0% Black). West Wildwood is less Black than neighboring Wildwood (10.7% Black), Wildwood Crest (1.5% Black), and Burleigh (7.5% Black).

West Wildwood's Asian Population

0 residents of West Wildwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Wildwood is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. West Wildwood ranks 670th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

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

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

West Wildwood's Hispanic Population

31 residents of West Wildwood, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Wildwood is significantly lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. West Wildwood ranks 608th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Wildwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 34.8%. Hispanic residents' share of West Wildwood's population has increased from 4.3% to 5.3%.

West Wildwood is more Hispanic than neighboring North Wildwood (5% Hispanic), Wildwood Crest (0.3% Hispanic), and Diamond Beach (0% Hispanic). West Wildwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Wildwood (26% Hispanic), and Burleigh (10.1% Hispanic).

West Wildwood's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of West Wildwood, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Wildwood is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. West Wildwood ranks 627th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Wildwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Wildwood's population has increased from 0.2% to 0.9%.

West Wildwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wildwood (0% Native American/Other), North Wildwood (0% Native American/Other), Wildwood Crest (0% Native American/Other), Diamond Beach (0% Native American/Other), and Burleigh (0% Native American/Other).

West Wildwood's Multiracial Population

69 residents of West Wildwood, or 11.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Wildwood is higher than in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. West Wildwood ranks 231st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Wildwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 245.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Wildwood's population has increased from 3.7% to 11.7%.

West Wildwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Wildwood (1.9% Multiracial), North Wildwood (2.3% Multiracial), Wildwood Crest (2.5% Multiracial), and Diamond Beach (0% Multiracial). West Wildwood is less Multiracial than neighboring 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.