Wildwood is a gated community and census-designated place in Hardin and Tyler counties, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 1,121.[2] The Hardin county portion of Wildwood is part of the Beaumont–Port Arthur Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Wildwood, Texas | |
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| Coordinates: 30°31′27″N 94°26′30″W / 30.52417°N 94.44167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Hardin, Tyler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.85 sq mi (12.56 km2) |
| • Land | 4.51 sq mi (11.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,121 |
| • Density | 274/sq mi (105.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 77663 |
| Area code | 409 |
| FIPS code | 48-79204[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1989109[1] |
Geography
Wildwood is located in northern Hardin County and southwestern Tyler County, 2 miles (3 km) west of US Highways 69 / 287 and the older community of Village Mills. Wildwood is built around Lake Kimball, a reservoir on Kimball Creek, a tributary of Village Creek and part of the Neches River watershed. The community is 22 miles (35 km) south of Woodville, the Tyler county seat, and 13 miles (21 km) northwest of Kountze, the Hardin county seat. Wildwood is 38 miles (61 km) northwest of Beaumont.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12.5 km2), of which 4.5 square miles (11.7 km2) are land and 0.3 square miles (0.9 km2), or 6.91%, are water.[2]
Demographics
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 1,038 | 92.6% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 2 | 0.18% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 3 | 0.27% |
| Asian (NH) | 1 | 0.09% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 1 | 0.09% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 3 | 0.27% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 25 | 2.23% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 | 4.28% |
| Total | 1,121 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,121 people, 352 households, and 253 families residing in the CDP.
Recreation
Lake Kimball provides the opportunity for Wildwood residents to enjoy boating, fishing, and water skiing. There are also an 18-hole golf course, a tennis court, baseball field, and basketball court. Residents enjoy a man-made beach and swimming area. Close to the beach is a small park with playground equipment and picnic tables.
Schools
The Warren Independent School District (Tyler County) and Kountze Independent School District (Hardin County) serve area students.
Churches
Two churches serve the community. The Wildwood Village Mills United Methodist Church is located just outside the community gate, while Wildwood Baptist Church is located inside the gated community.[citation needed]
See also
References
External links
- Wildwood Resort City, property owners' association
- Village Mills entry at Handbook of Texas online