Wildwood, KY Demographics

A map of Wildwood's Population by Race

Wildwood, Kentucky has an estimated population of 220, a large decrease from the 281 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.6% White, 4.5% Hispanic, 4.1% Asian, 3.2% Black, 2.7% Native American/Other, and 1.8% Multiracial. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Kentucky 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 15.5% in 2020 and 29.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wildwood is ranked the 461st most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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 432nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wildwood's White Population

184 residents of Wildwood, or 83.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wildwood is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Wildwood ranks 239th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wildwood's White population has declined by an estimated 28.7%. White residents' share of Wildwood's population has decreased from 91.8% to 83.6%.

Wildwood is more White than neighboring Blue Ridge Manor (82.6% White), Hurstbourne (62% White), and Lyndon (73.2% White). Wildwood is less White than neighboring Sycamore (85.6% White), and Bellemeade (90.7% White).

Wildwood's Black Population

7 residents of Wildwood, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wildwood is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Wildwood ranks 288th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wildwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Black residents' share of Wildwood's population has increased from 1.4% to 3.2%.

Wildwood is more Black than neighboring Bellemeade (2.5% Black). Wildwood is less Black than neighboring Blue Ridge Manor (3.5% Black), Sycamore (7.6% Black), and Lyndon (14% Black).

Wildwood's Asian Population

9 residents of Wildwood, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wildwood is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Wildwood ranks 139th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wildwood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Wildwood's population has increased from 1.1% to 4.1%.

Wildwood is more Asian than neighboring Blue Ridge Manor (2.4% Asian), Sycamore (0% Asian), Bellemeade (0.8% Asian), and Lyndon (2.9% Asian). Wildwood is less Asian than neighboring Hurstbourne (22.2% Asian).

Wildwood's Hispanic Population

10 residents of Wildwood, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wildwood is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Wildwood ranks 190th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wildwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Wildwood's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.5%.

Wildwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Blue Ridge Manor (3.1% Hispanic), Sycamore (0% Hispanic), Hurstbourne (1.3% Hispanic), and Lyndon (3.9% Hispanic). Wildwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Bellemeade (4.9% Hispanic).

Wildwood's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Wildwood, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wildwood is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Wildwood ranks 426th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wildwood's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 6. Native American/Other residents' share of Wildwood's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.7%.

Wildwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Blue Ridge Manor (0% Native American/Other), Sycamore (1.7% Native American/Other), Bellemeade (0% Native American/Other), Hurstbourne (0% Native American/Other), and Lyndon (0.5% Native American/Other).

Wildwood's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Wildwood, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wildwood is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Wildwood ranks 426th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wildwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Wildwood's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.8%.

Wildwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Bellemeade (1.1% Multiracial). Wildwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Blue Ridge Manor (8.3% Multiracial), Sycamore (5.1% Multiracial), Hurstbourne (11.3% Multiracial), and Lyndon (5.6% 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.