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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wood River

Illinois · 11,296 residents · 6.978 sq mi
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Wood River has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,875. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,900. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,296
−2%since 1990
from 11,490 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,619 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,647 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.4
+4%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$33,875
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,317 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,098
+50%since 1990
from $12,059 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$497
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $390 in 1990
US average: $602
66.5%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 66.8% in 1990
33.5% rent
1.7
+9%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(11,332)
Black0.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(39)
Asian0.6%(69)
Diversity Score4.2%(485)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(10,928)
Black0.6%(71)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(137)
Asian0.5%(51)
Diversity Score5.7%(643)
6
+35%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.6%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.4 min
−18%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wood River, Illinois?

Wood River, Illinois has about 11,296 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wood River, Illinois?

The typical household in Wood River, Illinois earns about $33,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wood River, Illinois expensive?

In Wood River, Illinois, the median home is worth about $58,900, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in Wood River, Illinois?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wood River, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wood River, Illinois?

About 14.8% of people in Wood River, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wood River, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Wood River, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 194 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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