Wildwood, MO Demographics

A map of Wildwood's Population by Race

Wildwood, Missouri has an estimated population of 35,133, a less than 1% change from the 35,417 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.7% White, 6.6% Asian, 5.1% Multiracial, 4.4% Hispanic, 0.6% Black, and 0.6% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri 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 27.4% in 2020 and 30.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wildwood is ranked the 19th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 19th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wildwood's White Population

29,058 residents of Wildwood, or 82.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wildwood is higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Wildwood ranks 800th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wildwood's White population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Wildwood's population has decreased from 84.8% to 82.7%.

Wildwood is more White than neighboring Ellisville (81.2% White), Chesterfield (73.6% White), and Ballwin (75% White). Wildwood is less White than neighboring Eureka (85.6% White), and Clarkson Valley (84% White).

Wildwood's Black Population

206 residents of Wildwood, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wildwood is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Wildwood ranks 331st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wildwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Black residents' share of Wildwood's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.6%.

Wildwood is less Black than neighboring Ellisville (0.7% Black), Eureka (0.8% Black), Clarkson Valley (0.7% Black), Chesterfield (3.8% Black), and Ballwin (2.8% Black).

Wildwood's Asian Population

2,309 residents of Wildwood, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wildwood is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Wildwood ranks 18th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wildwood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. Asian residents' share of Wildwood's population has increased from 6.0% to 6.6%.

Wildwood is more Asian than neighboring Ellisville (3.9% Asian), Eureka (2.2% Asian), and Clarkson Valley (3.3% Asian). Wildwood is less Asian than neighboring Chesterfield (13.2% Asian), and Ballwin (8.9% Asian).

Wildwood's Hispanic Population

1,562 residents of Wildwood, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wildwood is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Wildwood ranks 335th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wildwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 34.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Wildwood's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.4%.

Wildwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Eureka (3% Hispanic), Chesterfield (3.3% Hispanic), and Ballwin (4.1% Hispanic). Wildwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Ellisville (8.1% Hispanic), and Clarkson Valley (6% Hispanic).

Wildwood's Native American/Other Population

221 residents of Wildwood, or 0.6% 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Wildwood ranks 654th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wildwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 40.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wildwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Wildwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ellisville (0.1% Native American/Other), and Clarkson Valley (0.2% Native American/Other). Wildwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eureka (0.7% Native American/Other), and Ballwin (1% Native American/Other).

Wildwood's Multiracial Population

1,777 residents of Wildwood, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wildwood is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Wildwood ranks 699th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wildwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Wildwood's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.1%.

Wildwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Ellisville (6% Multiracial), Eureka (7.7% Multiracial), Clarkson Valley (5.9% Multiracial), Chesterfield (5.5% Multiracial), and Ballwin (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.