Wildwood is a cdp located in Nevada County, in the state of California (CA), United States. Nestled in the Pacific division of the West region, it covers an area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 1500 ft. With a population of approximately 4,868 residents, Wildwood offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 47.84% males and 52.16% females, and it has a population density of 590.85 people per square mile (614.23/km²). Wildwood lies at a latitude of 39.23 and a longitude of -121.2, operating in the UTC-8.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (0%), followed by English (22.9%), German (22.2%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 95946.