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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wood River

Nebraska · 1,204 residents · 1.131 sq mi
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Wood River has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,776. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $59,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% 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

1,204
+4%since 1990
from 1,156 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,065 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 1,022 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.6
−2%since 1990
from 38.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Wood River
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,776
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,871 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,275
+62%since 1990
from $10,065 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.8%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,700
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$444
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $285 in 1990
US average: $602
73.9%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
26.1% rent
1.6
+5%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,147)
Black0.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(70)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score15.2%(175)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(1,046)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(150)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score28.1%(338)
28
+85%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.1%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.6%
+15.5 ptssince 1990
from 68.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.1 min
−32%since 1990
from 16.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wood River, Nebraska?

Wood River, Nebraska has about 1,204 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wood River, Nebraska earns about $36,776 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wood River, Nebraska expensive?

In Wood River, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $59,700, and the typical rent is about $444 a month.

How educated are people in Wood River, Nebraska?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Wood River, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wood River, Nebraska?

About 12.8% of people in Wood River, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wood River, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Wood River, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 48 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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