Wilder, Kentucky

Quick Statistics

Wilder is a community in Campbell County, Kentucky, home to about 3,135 people spread across 3.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $51,280 a year, and a typical home is worth about $159,900. About 68.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 3 percent over the past decade.

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3,135
Total Population
▲ up 3% since 2012
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3.61 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$51,280
Median Personal Income
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$159,900
Median Home Value
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68.2%
College Educated
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95.2%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 9.4 points since 2010
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Among the Kentucky towns GeoStat tracks, Wilder ranks number 120 of 552 in population, number 162 in median household income, number 248 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Wilder typically top out near 87°F in July, while January nights average about 24°F. The area sees roughly 23 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Wilder
# Town Distance Population
1.Highland Heights, KY1.4 mi.6,444
2.Southgate, KY1.7 mi.3,717
3.Covington, KY2.1 mi.41,110
4.Kenton Vale, KY2.2 mi.158
5.Taylor Mill, KY2.4 mi.6,937
6.Fairview, KY2.9 mi.120
7.Fort Wright, KY2.9 mi.5,887
8.Cold Spring, KY3.1 mi.6,341
Frequently Asked Questions About Wilder

What is the population of Wilder, Kentucky?
Wilder has a population of about 3,135 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Wilder, Kentucky in?
Wilder is located in Campbell County, Kentucky.

What is the median home value in Wilder, Kentucky?
The median home value in Wilder is about $159,900, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Wilder, Kentucky?
The median personal income in Wilder is about $51,280 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Wilder, Kentucky?
Since 1950, 1 tornadoes have been recorded in Campbell County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Wilder, Kentucky?
Typical July highs run about 87 degrees and January lows about 24 degrees, with around 23 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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