Wildwood, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 968, Wildwood's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Wildwood is a small community located in Tennessee, within Blount County. The total population is 968. It ranks as the 312th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wildwood is 43.5 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. With 28.4% of the population under 18, Wildwood has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wildwood is $87,083. This is 25% higher than the state median of $69,595. It is also 8% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.6%. This is 64% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Wildwood, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $212,200. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Wildwood is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Wildwood has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 7.4%.

Education

18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Wildwood, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.