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Wood River

Illinois · 10,464 residents · 6.978 sq mi
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Wood River has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,047. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,400. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,464
−7%since 2000
from 11,296 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.2
+8%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Wood River
202410K
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Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.2%(547)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(620)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.9%(620)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.4%(670)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.9%(720)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414%(1,461)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.1%(1,371)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.5%(1,310)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.3%(1,391)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.9%(1,038)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845%(526)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.8%(190)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,047
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,915
+49%since 2000
from $18,098 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$796
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
36.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−7%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(10,928)
Black0.6%(71)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(137)
Asian0.5%(51)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(9,171)
Black4.2%(439)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(217)
Asian0.5%(52)
Other3.5%(364)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.2%(17)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.5%(47)
Laotian0.4%(36)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German26.7%(2,708)
Irish12.8%(1,296)
English8.5%(864)
American4.8%(487)
Italian4.6%(468)
French4.2%(428)
Polish2.2%(223)
Dutch1.1%(116)
Croatian1%(102)
Swiss0.8%(82)
Welsh0.8%(82)
Scottish0.8%(81)
+ 15 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.6%(62)
Swedish0.6%(59)
Greek0.6%(58)
Hungarian0.6%(58)
Norwegian0.4%(44)
Czech0.4%(39)
Austrian0.4%(36)
Ukrainian0.2%(24)
British0.2%(22)
Russian0.1%(12)
Lithuanian0.1%(11)
Romanian0.1%(11)
Danish0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+66%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married36.8%(1,648)
Married40.5%(1,811)
Widowed3.7%(167)
Divorced19%(848)
Women 15+
Never married30.8%(1,295)
Married44.9%(1,888)
Widowed6.9%(288)
Divorced17.4%(732)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wood River, Illinois?

Wood River, Illinois has about 10,464 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wood River, Illinois earns about $50,047 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 $86,400, and the typical rent is about $796 a month.

How educated are people in Wood River, Illinois?

About 16.6% 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 18.0% 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 1,026 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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