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Wood River

Nebraska · 1,325 residents · 1.131 sq mi
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Wood River has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,500. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,325
+10%since 2000
from 1,204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,172 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,065 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
37.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Wood River
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,776 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$18,495
+14%since 2000
from $16,275 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
6.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$85,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$540
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $853
41.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
25.5% rent
9.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
25.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
56.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.0
+24%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(1,046)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(150)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.1%(338)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(1,083)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(234)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.4%(31)
Diversity Score40.8%(540)
41
+45%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
3.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
+83%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
75.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
8.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
9.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
5.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

15.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
25.1%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

46.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
53.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
5.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
8.8%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wood River, Nebraska?

Wood River, Nebraska has about 1,325 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wood River, Nebraska earns about $42,500 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 $85,500, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Wood River, Nebraska?

About 14.4% 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 6.5% 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 169 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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