Wood River is a city located in Madison County Illinois. Wood River has a 2024 population of 10,215. Wood River is currently declining at a rate of -0.54% annually and its population has decreased by -2.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,434 in 2020.
The average household income in Wood River is $72,817 with a poverty rate of 19.48%. The median age in Wood River is 34.6 years: 34.6 years for males, and 34.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wood River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,976 | 87.04% |
| Black or African American | 808 | 7.83% |
| Two or more races | 483 | 4.68% |
| Other race | 27 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,378 | 2.33 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Non Family | 1,696 | 1.3 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Married | 1,458 | 3.06 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Female | 927 | 2.98 | 40.3 | 59.7 |
| Male | 297 | 2.65 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
69.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 248 | 3.65% |
| Associates Degree | 837 | 12.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 621 | 9.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 346 | 5.09% |
| High School Graduate | 2,931 | 43.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 111 | 1.63% |
| Some College | 1,705 | 25.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,253 | 5,901 | 814 |
| Black | 358 | 358 | 105 |
| 2+ Races | 152 | 152 | 48 |
| Hispanic | 38 | 36 | 27 |
| Native American | 17 | 12 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 71.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,071 | $103,125 | $42,974 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,875 | $68,854 | $83,056 |
| High School Graduate | $39,329 | $45,663 | $33,390 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,408 | $37,774 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,274 | $51,090 | $38,529 |
| Some College | $46,963 | $69,926 | $45,206 |
$44,274
Average Earnings
$51,090
Average Male
$38,529
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.5% of Wood River residents speak only English, while 1.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,622 | 1,277 | 14.81% |
| Black | 803 | 495 | 61.64% |
| Multiple | 483 | 155 | 32.09% |
| Hispanic | 178 | 53 | 29.78% |
| Other | 27 | 19 | 70.37% |
19.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.29%
Male Poverty Rate
24.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wood River is Other, with 70.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wood River is White, with 14.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.65% |
| Some College | 12.6% |
| High School | 12.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 61.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.99% |
| Female Employed | 12.43% |
| Male Employed | 6.18% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,115 | $77,152 |
| Households | $58,813 | $72,817 |
| Married Families | $100,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,894 | $58,105 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.5%
Male Marriage Rate
36.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
538
Number of Veterans
507
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 118 |
| Vietnam | 118 |
| Korea | 71 |
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 167 |
| 55 to 64 | 120 |
| 35 to 54 | 111 |
| 18 to 34 | 80 |
| 65 to 74 | 60 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 505 | 7.13% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 7.96% |
| Black | 15 | 2.77% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.1%
Labor Force Participation
63%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.08%
Born in Wood River
99.34%
Native Born
0.66%
Foreign Born
0.52%
Non Citizen
0.14%
Naturalized
99.34% of Wood River residents were born in the United States, with 76.08% having been born in Illinois. 0.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,942 | -54 | -0.54% |
| 2028 | 9,996 | -55 | -0.55% |
| 2027 | 10,051 | -55 | -0.54% |
| 2026 | 10,106 | -54 | -0.53% |
| 2025 | 10,160 | -55 | -0.54% |
| 2024 | 10,215 | -55 | -0.54% |
| 2023 | 10,270 | -65 | -0.63% |
| 2022 | 10,335 | -73 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 10,408 | -26 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 10,434 | 357 | 3.54% |
| 2019 | 10,077 | -90 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 10,167 | -69 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 10,236 | 6 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 10,230 | -42 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 10,272 | -68 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 10,340 | -74 | -0.71% |
| 2013 | 10,414 | -67 | -0.64% |
| 2012 | 10,481 | -68 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 10,549 | -75 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 10,624 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,296 | -194 | -1.69% |
| 1990 | 11,490 | -956 | -7.68% |
| 1980 | 12,446 | -740 | -5.61% |
| 1970 | 13,186 | 1,492 | 12.76% |
| 1960 | 11,694 | 1,504 | 14.76% |
| 1950 | 10,190 | 1,993 | 24.31% |
| 1940 | 8,197 | 61 | 0.75% |
| 1930 | 8,136 | 4,660 | 134.06% |
| 1920 | 3,476 | -6,466 | -65.04% |