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. The Hardin county portion of Wildwood is part of the Beaumont–Port Arthur Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Wildwood is located in northern Hardin County and southwestern Tyler County, 2 mi 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 mi south of Woodville, the Tyler county seat, and 13 mi northwest of Kountze, the Hardin county seat. Wildwood is 38 mi northwest of Beaumont. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 12.5 sqkm, of which 11.7 sqkm are land and 0.9 sqkm, or 6.91%, are water.

Demographics

Wildwood first appeared as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census. 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.