Wood River is a city located in Hall County Nebraska. Wood River has a 2024 population of 1,151. Wood River is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -2.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,178 in 2020.
The average household income in Wood River is $79,069 with a poverty rate of 12.65%. The median age in Wood River is 35.6 years: 35.4 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wood River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,185 | 84.34% |
| Other race | 142 | 10.11% |
| Two or more races | 72 | 5.12% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.43% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 486 | 2.8 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Married | 269 | 3.22 | 92.6 | 7.4 |
| Non Family | 125 | 1.23 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Female | 65 | 3.97 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Male | 27 | 3.04 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
75.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 70 | 7.74% |
| Associates Degree | 97 | 10.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 132 | 14.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 49 | 5.42% |
| High School Graduate | 307 | 33.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 2.65% |
| Some College | 225 | 24.89% |
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 | 716 | 692 | 165 |
| Hispanic | 182 | 112 | 16 |
| Other Race | 92 | 46 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 24 | 2 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,000 | $40,625 | $60,208 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,250 | $77,917 | $72,500 |
| High School Graduate | $46,875 | $48,795 | $25,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,231 | $40,147 | $33,611 |
| Overall | $41,637 | $48,711 | $33,036 |
| Some College | $38,125 | $56,250 | $29,837 |
$41,637
Average Earnings
$48,711
Average Male
$33,036
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.65% of Wood River residents speak only English, while 17.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 386 | 105 | 27.2% |
| White | 961 | 67 | 6.97% |
| Multiple | 72 | 9 | 12.5% |
12.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.56%
Male Poverty Rate
16.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wood River is Hispanic, with 27.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wood River is White, with 6.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 12.79% |
| High School | 10.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.84% |
| Male Employed | 2.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,194 | $87,003 |
| Households | $69,459 | $79,069 |
| Married Families | $94,327 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $42,915 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
51.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
88
Number of Veterans
80
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Korea | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83 | 9.35% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 6.33% |
| Other Race | 5 | 4.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.8%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
77.94%
Born in Wood River
94.52%
Native Born
5.48%
Foreign Born
3.7%
Non Citizen
1.78%
Naturalized
94.52% of Wood River residents were born in the United States, with 77.94% having been born in Nebraska. 3.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,117 | -7 | -0.62% |
| 2028 | 1,124 | -7 | -0.62% |
| 2027 | 1,131 | -6 | -0.53% |
| 2026 | 1,137 | -7 | -0.61% |
| 2025 | 1,144 | -7 | -0.61% |
| 2024 | 1,151 | -7 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 1,158 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2022 | 1,159 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2021 | 1,162 | -16 | -1.36% |
| 2020 | 1,178 | -166 | -12.35% |
| 2019 | 1,344 | -7 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 1,351 | 4 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 1,347 | -18 | -1.32% |
| 2016 | 1,365 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 1,368 | -7 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 1,375 | 3 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 1,372 | 2 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 1,370 | 20 | 1.48% |
| 2011 | 1,350 | 14 | 1.05% |
| 2010 | 1,336 | 0 | 0% |