Wilder, ID Demographics
A map of Wilder's Population by Race
Wilder, Idaho has an estimated population of 2,074, a large increase from the 1,597 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.7% Hispanic, 25.7% White, 4.7% Multiracial, 3.7% Native American/Other, 1.1% Asian, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wilder, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Wilder has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Idaho overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wilder, that probability was 47.1% in 2020 and 51.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Wilder is ranked the 68th most populous place in Idaho, out of 236 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). Wilder was ranked the 73rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Wilder's White Population
533 residents of Wilder, or 25.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wilder is significantly lower than in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Wilder ranks 232nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wilder's White population has grown by an estimated 12.0%. White residents' share of Wilder's population has decreased from 29.8% to 25.7%.
Wilder is less White than neighboring Homedale (57.6% White), Greenleaf (63.3% White), Parma (59.4% White), Notus (57.4% White), and Marsing (40.5% White).
Wilder's Black Population
4 residents of Wilder, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wilder is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Wilder ranks 120th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wilder's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Wilder's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.
Wilder is more Black than neighboring Homedale (0% Black), Greenleaf (0% Black), Parma (0% Black), Notus (0% Black), and Marsing (0% Black).
Wilder's Asian Population
22 residents of Wilder, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wilder is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Wilder ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wilder's Asian population has grown by an estimated 340.0%. Asian residents' share of Wilder's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.1%.
Wilder is more Asian than neighboring Homedale (0.6% Asian), Greenleaf (0.8% Asian), Parma (0.6% Asian), Notus (0% Asian), and Marsing (0% Asian).
Wilder's Hispanic Population
1,342 residents of Wilder, or 64.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wilder is significantly higher than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Wilder ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wilder's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Wilder's population has decreased from 66.2% to 64.7%.
Wilder is more Hispanic than neighboring Homedale (37% Hispanic), Greenleaf (28.1% Hispanic), Parma (35.8% Hispanic), Notus (34.2% Hispanic), and Marsing (55.1% Hispanic).
Wilder's Native American/Other Population
76 residents of Wilder, or 3.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wilder is slightly higher than in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Wilder ranks 130th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wilder's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 406.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wilder's population has increased from 0.9% to 3.7%.
Wilder is more Native American/Other than neighboring Homedale (0.9% Native American/Other), Greenleaf (1.6% Native American/Other), Parma (3% Native American/Other), Notus (2.1% Native American/Other), and Marsing (0% Native American/Other).
Wilder's Multiracial Population
97 residents of Wilder, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wilder is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Wilder ranks 176th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Wilder's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 136.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Wilder's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.7%.
Wilder is more Multiracial than neighboring Homedale (4% Multiracial), Parma (1.2% Multiracial), and Marsing (4.4% Multiracial). Wilder is less Multiracial than neighboring Greenleaf (6.2% Multiracial), and Notus (6.3% 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.