Wildwood, Kentucky facts for kids
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Wildwood, Kentucky
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Location of Wildwood in Jefferson County, Kentucky
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 Wildwood, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Wildwood, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 281 |
| • Density | 3,797.30/sq mi (1,459.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
40223
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| FIPS code | 21-83208 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0506751 |
Wildwood is a small city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It is a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs. In 2010, the city had a population of 261 people. By 2020, this number grew slightly to 281 residents.
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Where is Wildwood Located?
Wildwood is found in the eastern part of Jefferson County. It is next to Lyndon on its western side. The rest of its borders are with the larger Louisville/Jefferson County area. A main road, U.S. Route 60 (also called Shelbyville Road), runs along the southern edge of Wildwood. Downtown Louisville is about 10 miles (16 km) to the west.
How Big is Wildwood?
The United States Census Bureau says that Wildwood covers a total area of about 0.07 square miles (0.19 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Wildwood?
The population of Wildwood has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there according to different censuses:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 412 | — | |
| 1980 | 309 | −25.0% | |
| 1990 | 266 | −13.9% | |
| 2000 | 247 | −7.1% | |
| 2010 | 261 | 5.7% | |
| 2020 | 281 | 7.7% | |
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Wildwood's Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 247 people living in Wildwood. These people lived in 111 different homes, and 75 of those were families. Most of the people living in Wildwood were White (about 98.79%). A small number of residents were Native American, Asian, or from two or more races. About 1.21% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
In 2000, about 25% of the homes in Wildwood had children under 18 living there. Most homes (about 58.6%) were married couples living together. About 8.1% of homes had a female head of household without a husband. About 28.8% of all homes were single individuals, and some of these (15.3%) were people aged 65 or older living alone. On average, there were 2.23 people per home and 2.72 people per family.
Age Groups in Wildwood
The people in Wildwood in 2000 were spread across different age groups:
- 18.6% were under 18 years old.
- 4.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 18.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 28.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 29.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Wildwood was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were about 80 males.
Income in Wildwood
In 2000, the average income for a home in Wildwood was $61,250 per year. For families, the average income was $75,484. The average income per person in the city was $38,251. A very small number of people (0.8%) were living below the poverty line, including no children under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Wildwood (Kentucky) para niños
