The history of Wimbledon begins in the early 19th century, when the town was a rural settlement. In this period, the town was settled by nobility, as well as wealthy merchants from London. Then, in the early 20th century, the town expanded rapidly, and its population grew 15-fold in fifty years. During this time, the city expanded its railway network to Croydon and Tooting, and the District Railway extended service to Putney.
In Wimbledon City, the average household size is 2.4 people. The city's population is dominated by households headed by married individuals. The city has a relatively low percentage of divorced residents, at only 9%. However, it is still higher than the metro-area average.
The population of Wimbledon is estimated at 180 residents, according to the United States Census Bureau. According to the American Community Survey, the population of the town will decrease by 36 percent in the next ten years. Kensal, a nearby town, has a population of 313.
Wimbledon is also home to a large department store, Ely's, which opened in 1876. The city also built its first police station in 1870, as well as the library and Literary Institute. With a growing population, the city also began to build churches. Christ Church was built in 1859, followed by Trinity Church in 1862. In addition, the town also has the Alexandra pub, named after the marriage of Edward the Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra of Denmark.