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Wilder, KY


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Wilder, Kentucky

Wilder, Kentucky, in Campbell county, is 7 miles S of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city contains a population of approximately 2,624.

The People and Families of Wilder

In Wilder, about 57% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Wilder.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wilder had a median family income of $65,089. The typical family in Wilder is better off than most in Kentucky. The city has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Wilder have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in the city. In Wilder, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Wilder favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,200. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Wilder Housing

Wilder has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 80% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Kentucky, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Wilder, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Wilder strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWilder Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Wilder Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Wilder College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Wilder Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Wilder People in Middle Class or Better
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Wilder Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Wilder Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Wilder, KY

Comparing Wilder to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Female Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men109
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Racial Diversity76
Age of the Population44
Senior Citizens32
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime86
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