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Wood River

County:
Madison County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
6.978
State:
Illinois

Wood River is a city located in Madison County, Illinois. Wood River has a 2026 population of 10,158. Wood River is currently declining at a rate of -0.45% annually and its population has decreased by -2.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,436 in 2020.

The median household income in Wood River is $62,703 with a poverty rate of 13.94%. The median age in Wood River is 40.3 years: 40.4 years for males, and 40.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 108.0 males.

10.2K
Total Population
1,456
Density (mi²)
-46 -0.45%
Growth

Wood River Population

Wood River Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202610,158-46-0.45%
202510,204-47-0.46%
202410,251-38-0.37%
202310,289-59-0.57%
202210,348-62-0.6%
202110,410-45-0.43%
202010,4363593.56%
201910,077-90-0.89%
201810,167-69-0.67%
201710,23660.06%
201610,230-42-0.41%
201510,272-68-0.66%
201410,340-74-0.71%
201310,414-67-0.64%
201210,481-68-0.64%
201110,549-75-0.71%
201010,624-33-0.31%
200011,296-194-1.69%
199011,490-956-7.68%
198012,446-740-5.61%
197013,1861,49212.76%
196011,6941,50414.76%
195010,1901,99324.31%
19408,197610.75%
19308,1364,660134.06%
19203,47600%

Median Age

Overall: 40.3 years
Female: 40.2 years
Male: 40.4 years

Wood River Adults

There are 8,304 adults, (1,691 of whom are seniors) in Wood River.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,942 (48.1%)
Male: 5,337 (51.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Wood River includes 87.12% White, 5.15% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,95587.12%
Two or more races7036.84%
Black or African American5295.15%
Native American470.46%
Other race430.42%
Asian20.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3153.06%
White570.55%
Other race370.36%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,89886.56%
Black or African American5295.15%
Two or more races3883.77%
Native American470.46%
Other race60.06%
Asian20.02%

Wood River Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Wood River 's average per capita income is $46,494. Household income levels show a median of $62,703. The poverty rate stands at 13.94%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$110,152-
Families$79,883$87,949
Households$62,703$77,340
Non Families$52,206$58,847

$46,494

Average Income

$62,703

Median Household Income

13.94%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)