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Wood Lake

Nebraska · 63 residents · 0.317 sq mi
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Wood Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,000. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $33,000. With a median age of 43.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 68% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
63
−13%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
199 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.8
−26%since 2000
from 59.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10274461781990201020202024Wood Lake
202416
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,000
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,807
+18%since 2000
from $15,063 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 44.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing36.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction36.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
30.3%
−44.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
33.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+72%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
−19%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.3%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
39.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wood Lake, Nebraska?

Wood Lake, Nebraska has about 63 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wood Lake, Nebraska?

The typical household in Wood Lake, Nebraska earns about $16,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wood Lake, Nebraska expensive?

In Wood Lake, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $33,000.

How educated are people in Wood Lake, Nebraska?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wood Lake, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wood Lake, Nebraska?

About 27.6% of people in Wood Lake, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wood Lake, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Wood Lake, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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