Wildwood, FL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Wildwood increased by 13,970. In this period, the peak population was 18,636 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,666 | - | - |
| 2001 | 4,434 | -232 | -4.97% |
| 2002 | 4,346 | -88 | -1.98% |
| 2003 | 4,343 | -3 | -0.07% |
| 2004 | 4,288 | -55 | -1.27% |
| 2005 | 4,085 | -203 | -4.73% |
| 2006 | 3,965 | -120 | -2.94% |
| 2007 | 3,985 | 20 | 0.50% |
| 2008 | 3,964 | -21 | -0.53% |
| 2009 | 4,353 | 389 | 9.81% |
| 2010 | 5,111 | 758 | 17.41% |
| 2011 | 5,180 | 69 | 1.35% |
| 2012 | 5,417 | 237 | 4.58% |
| 2013 | 5,724 | 307 | 5.67% |
| 2014 | 6,066 | 342 | 5.97% |
| 2015 | 6,349 | 283 | 4.67% |
| 2016 | 6,658 | 309 | 4.87% |
| 2017 | 6,852 | 194 | 2.91% |
| 2018 | 7,083 | 231 | 3.37% |
| 2019 | 7,343 | 260 | 3.67% |
| 2020 | 15,940 | 8,597 | 117.08% |
| 2021 | 16,585 | 645 | 4.05% |
| 2022 | 17,751 | 1,166 | 7.03% |
| 2023 | 18,636 | 885 | 4.99% |
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Wildwood, FL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Wildwood's population increased by 445 (9.54%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Wildwood's population increased by 10,829 (211.88%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Wildwood's population increased by 2,696 (16.91%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Wildwood's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 18,636.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wildwood's population peaked in year 2023 at 18,636.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Wildwood's population was lowest in year 2008 at 3,964.
Wildwood, FL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Wildwood grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Wildwood had an average annual population growth rate of 13.02% per year. Overall the population grew 299.40% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Wildwood annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 13.02% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Wildwood population grew the most, with an increase of 8,597 people (a 117.08% year-on-year increase)..
From 2000 to 2001 Wildwood population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 232 people (a 4.97% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Wildwood, FL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Wildwood's population increased by 2,051 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 1,166 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 885 (4.99%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Wildwood, FL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Wildwood increased by 12,912 (225.58%). The population was highest at 18,636 in the year 2023 and lowest at 6,066 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 15.86%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)