Wyldwood, TX Demographics

A map of Wyldwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	3,053	1,524	61.9%	41.3%
White	1,780	1,807	36.1%	48.9%
Multiracial	101	112	2.0%	3.0%
Black	0	165	0.0%	4.5%
Asian	0	52	0.0%	1.4%
Native American/Other	0	34	0.0%	0.9%

Wyldwood, Texas has an estimated population of 4,934, a dramatic increase from the 3,694 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.9% Hispanic, 36.1% White, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wyldwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wyldwood has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wyldwood, that probability was 58.7% in 2020 and 48.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wyldwood is ranked the 432nd most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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). Wyldwood was ranked the 501st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wyldwood's White Population

1,780 residents of Wyldwood, or 36.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wyldwood is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Wyldwood ranks 1029th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wyldwood's White population has declined by an estimated 1.5%. White residents' share of Wyldwood's population has decreased from 48.9% to 36.1%.

Wyldwood is more White than neighboring Cedar Creek (13.5% White), Garfield (25.5% White), and Hornsby Bend (26.1% White). Wyldwood is less White than neighboring Webberville (48.7% White), and Bastrop (58.2% White).

Wyldwood's Black Population

0 residents of Wyldwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wyldwood is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Wyldwood ranks 549th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wyldwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Wyldwood's population has decreased from 4.5% to 0.0%.

Wyldwood is less Black than neighboring Cedar Creek (21.2% Black), Garfield (3.6% Black), Webberville (4.6% Black), Hornsby Bend (10.3% Black), and Bastrop (6% Black).

Wyldwood's Asian Population

0 residents of Wyldwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wyldwood is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Wyldwood ranks 345th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wyldwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Wyldwood's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Wyldwood is less Asian than neighboring Hornsby Bend (2.8% Asian), and Bastrop (2.9% Asian).

Wyldwood's Hispanic Population

3,053 residents of Wyldwood, or 61.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wyldwood is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Wyldwood ranks 720th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wyldwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Wyldwood's population has increased from 41.3% to 61.9%.

Wyldwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Garfield (56.2% Hispanic), Webberville (41.2% Hispanic), Hornsby Bend (57.4% Hispanic), and Bastrop (29.7% Hispanic). Wyldwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Cedar Creek (64.1% Hispanic).

Wyldwood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Wyldwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wyldwood is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Wyldwood ranks 504th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wyldwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wyldwood's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Wyldwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cedar Creek (0.2% Native American/Other), Garfield (12.9% Native American/Other), Hornsby Bend (0.7% Native American/Other), and Bastrop (0.1% Native American/Other).

Wyldwood's Multiracial Population

101 residents of Wyldwood, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wyldwood is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Wyldwood ranks 920th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wyldwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Wyldwood's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.0%.

Wyldwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Cedar Creek (1% Multiracial), and Garfield (1.7% Multiracial). Wyldwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Webberville (5.5% Multiracial), Hornsby Bend (2.6% Multiracial), and Bastrop (3.1% 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.