Wildwood, FL Demographics

A map of Wildwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	13,878	12,210	78.8%	77.6%
Black	1,501	1,489	8.5%	9.5%
Hispanic	1,010	1,094	5.7%	7.0%
Multiracial	790	462	4.5%	2.9%
Asian	278	412	1.6%	2.6%
Native American/Other	151	63	0.9%	0.4%

Wildwood, Florida has an estimated population of 17,608, a large increase from the 15,730 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.8% White, 8.5% Black, 5.7% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, and 0.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wildwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wildwood has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wildwood, that probability was 38.2% in 2020 and 36.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wildwood is ranked the 228th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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). Wildwood was ranked the 246th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wildwood's White Population

13,878 residents of Wildwood, or 78.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wildwood is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Wildwood ranks 359th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wildwood's White population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. White residents' share of Wildwood's population has increased from 77.6% to 78.8%.

Wildwood is more White than neighboring Coleman (57.3% White), Leesburg (47.5% White), and Fruitland Park (77% White). Wildwood is less White than neighboring Okahumpka (86.2% White), and Lake Panasoffkee (87.1% White).

Wildwood's Black Population

1,501 residents of Wildwood, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wildwood is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Wildwood ranks 355th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wildwood's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Wildwood's population has decreased from 9.5% to 8.5%.

Wildwood is more Black than neighboring Okahumpka (0% Black), and Lake Panasoffkee (5.5% Black). Wildwood is less Black than neighboring Coleman (37.7% Black), Leesburg (25.8% Black), and Fruitland Park (12.3% Black).

Wildwood's Asian Population

278 residents of Wildwood, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wildwood is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Wildwood ranks 220th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wildwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 32.5%. Asian residents' share of Wildwood's population has decreased from 2.6% to 1.6%.

Wildwood is more Asian than neighboring Coleman (0% Asian), Leesburg (1% Asian), Lake Panasoffkee (0% Asian), and Fruitland Park (1.3% Asian). Wildwood is less Asian than neighboring Okahumpka (13.8% Asian).

Wildwood's Hispanic Population

1,010 residents of Wildwood, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wildwood is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Wildwood ranks 659th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wildwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Wildwood's population has decreased from 7.0% to 5.7%.

Wildwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Coleman (4.1% Hispanic), Okahumpka (0% Hispanic), Lake Panasoffkee (5.2% Hispanic), and Fruitland Park (1.2% Hispanic). Wildwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Leesburg (21.2% Hispanic).

Wildwood's Native American/Other Population

151 residents of 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 Wildwood is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Wildwood ranks 800th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wildwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 139.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wildwood's population has increased from 0.4% to 0.9%.

Wildwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Coleman (0% Native American/Other), Okahumpka (0% Native American/Other), and Fruitland Park (0% Native American/Other). Wildwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Leesburg (2% Native American/Other), and Lake Panasoffkee (1.5% Native American/Other).

Wildwood's Multiracial Population

790 residents of Wildwood, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wildwood is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Wildwood ranks 655th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wildwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 71.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Wildwood's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.5%.

Wildwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Coleman (0.9% Multiracial), Leesburg (2.6% Multiracial), Okahumpka (0% Multiracial), and Lake Panasoffkee (0.7% Multiracial). Wildwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Fruitland Park (8.2% 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.