Wilder, Kentucky facts for kids
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Wilder, Kentucky
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Location of Wilder in Campbell County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Campbell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.75 sq mi (9.72 km2) |
| • Land | 3.63 sq mi (9.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,176 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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3,123 |
| • Density | 876.14/sq mi (338.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
41071, 41076
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| Area code(s) | 859 |
| FIPS code | 21-83172 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405743 |
Wilder is a city located in Campbell County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to govern itself in many ways. In 2020, about 3,176 people lived there. Wilder is part of the larger Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky metropolitan area.
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Wilder's Location and Size
Wilder is a small city in terms of its area. The United States Census Bureau reports that the city covers about 3.8 square miles (9.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
A Look Back at Wilder's History
Wilder has a long history. It was once known by a different name: Leitch's Station. This was the very first settlement established in Campbell County.
How Wilder Got Its Name
The name "Wilder" came from a railroad station. This station was built in the mid-1800s for the Louisville, Cincinnati and Lexington Railway. It was called "Wilder Station." Today, this historic station is on land owned by Newport Steel.
Important Buildings in Wilder
In 1858, German immigrants built the St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church in Wilder. This church is an important part of the city's history.
There is also a famous country music nightclub in Wilder called Bobby Mackey's Music World. It is known for many stories of strange happenings. People sometimes call it "the most talked-about nightclub in America."
Wilder's Population Over Time
The population of Wilder has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived in the city during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 287 | — | |
| 1950 | 204 | −28.9% | |
| 1960 | 239 | 17.2% | |
| 1970 | 823 | 244.4% | |
| 1980 | 633 | −23.1% | |
| 1990 | 691 | 9.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,624 | 279.7% | |
| 2010 | 3,035 | 15.7% | |
| 2020 | 3,176 | 4.6% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 3,123 | 2.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 2,624 people living in Wilder. There were 1,162 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. The average age of people in the city was 36 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Wilder (Kentucky) para niños
