Wildwood, Florida

Coordinates: 28°51′31″N 82°2′19″W / 28.85861°N 82.03861°W / 28.85861; -82.03861
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Wildwood, Florida
FIPS code
12-77675[2]
GNIS feature ID0293301[3]
Websitewww.wildwood-fl.gov

Wildwood is a city in Sumter County, Florida, United States. The population was 15,730 at the 2020 census.

History

A post office called Wildwood has been in operation since 1881.[4] The city was named for its remote location in the woods.[5]

In April 2015,

The Villages. On April 27, 2015, The Villages formally withdrew their plans for expansion, indicating that the City of Wildwood officials made too many requests that would be a “disservice to our residents and business partners". There are no known plans for further expansion of The Villages into the city of Wildwood.[6]

The city also includes the historic community of Orange Home.

Geography

Wildwood is located at 28°51′31″N 82°2′19″W / 28.85861°N 82.03861°W / 28.85861; -82.03861 (28.858610, –82.038499).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.4 km2 (5.2 mi2).

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890419—
1900244−41.8%
191032934.8%
192048045.9%
19301,409193.5%
19401,346−4.5%
19502,01950.0%
19602,1707.5%
19702,082−4.1%
19802,66528.0%
19903,42128.4%
20003,92414.7%
20106,70971.0%
202015,730134.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
Wildwood racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Pop 2010[9] Pop 2020[10] % 2010 % 2020
White
(NH) 		4,754 12,210 70.86% 77.62%
Black or African American
(NH) 		1,378 1,489 20.54% 9.47%
Alaska Native
(NH) 		27 21 0.40% 0.13%
Asian (NH) 75 412 1.12% 2.62%
Native Hawaiian
(NH) 		3 3 0.04% 0.02%
Some other race
(NH) 		16 39 0.24% 0.25%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) 83 462 1.24% 2.94%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 373 1,094 5.56% 6.95%
Total 6,709 15,730 100.00% 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 15,730 people, 3,293 households, and 1,893 families residing in the city.[11]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 6,709 people, 2,542 households, and 1,752 families residing in the city.[12]

2000 census

As of the

Latino
of any race were 2.42% of the population.

In 2000, there were 1,640 households, out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.81.

In 2000, in the city the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 18.4% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 33.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.2 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $23,357, and the median income for a family was $27,247. Males had a median income of $23,250 versus $18,103 for females. The

poverty line
, including 39.6% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

Crossroads of Florida

Old railroad station

Wildwood is located at the juncture of

County Road 44A
.

In the latter 20th century, Wildwood served as a division point and rail yard for the

Miami until the 1990's.[14] Wildwood continues to host Wildwood Yard, which is now used by CSX Transportation
, a successor to the Seaboard.

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Sumter County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
  5. ^ Blackstone, Lillian (March 23, 1952). "Into center of state". St. Petersburg Times. p. 19. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
  6. ^ "The Villages withdraws plan for 800 new homes in Wildwood". Villages-News. April 28, 2015. Retrieved April 28, 2015.
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Wildwood city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Wildwood city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Wildwood city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Wildwood city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  13. ^ http://www.trainweb.org/usarail/wildwood.htm Wildwood Amtrak Station (USA RailGuide -- TrainWeb)
  14. ^ Seaboard Coast Line Railroad timetable, December 15, 1967, Tables 18, 20
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