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Wilder, ID
City in Canyon County, Idaho.
Population
2,074
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,747
ZIP codes
0
Wilder and its ZIP codes
Wilder at a glance
- Wilder is about 117 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,117 a year, 29% less than the Idaho figure of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $270,900 (35% below Idaho) and median rent is $793 a month.
Local data for Wilder, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wilder, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,117
Poverty rate
30.2%
Median home value
$270,900
Median rent
$793/mo
Homeownership
63.9%
Bachelor's or higher
8.7%
Median age
29.0
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,332), German Americans (198), Irish Americans (149).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Canyon County. PPP loans are for Wilder.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,271
90,221 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,169
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.39B
FY 2026, $6,021 per person
How people get to work
Wilder, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wilder, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
176
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
350
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 23°F
10.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wilder, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.3%
U.S. 11.1% +10.2 pts
Cities near Wilder
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreenleafCity | 4.3 mi | 0.8 |
| HomedaleCity | 4.6 mi | 1.4 |
| NotusCity | 6.4 mi | 0.4 |
| ParmaCity | 7.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Adrian, ORCity | 9.3 mi | 0.2 |
| MarsingCity | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| CaldwellCity | 13 mi | 25.1 |
| MiddletonCity | 14 mi | 6.6 |
| Nyssa, ORCity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| NampaCity | 18 mi | 35.9 |
| LethaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| StarCity | 20 mi | 11.5 |
| New PlymouthCity | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| EagleCity | 24 mi | 45.2 |
| FruitlandCity | 24 mi | 2.7 |
| Ontario, ORCity | 24 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wilder, ID in?
- Wilder is in Canyon County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Wilder, ID?
- About 2,074 people live in Wilder, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wilder?
- Nearby places include Greenleaf (4.3 mi), Homedale (4.6 mi), Notus (6.4 mi), Parma (7.7 mi), Adrian, OR (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023