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Wood River township

County:
Madison County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
24.916
State:
Illinois

Wood River township is located in Madison County, Illinois. Wood River township has a 2026 population of 29,254. Wood River township is currently declining at a rate of -0.32% annually and its population has decreased by -2.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,953 in 2020.

The median household income in Wood River township is $62,083 with a poverty rate of 14.21%. The median age in Wood River township is 40.5 years: 39.8 years for males, and 41.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.5 males.

29.3K
Total Population
1,174
Density (mi²)
-94 -0.32%
Growth

Wood River township Population

Wood River township Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202629,254-94-0.32%
202529,348-94-0.32%
202429,442-94-0.32%
202329,536-120-0.4%
202229,656-179-0.6%
202129,835-118-0.39%
202029,953-43-0.14%
201930,243-225-0.74%
201830,468-165-0.54%
201730,633-33-0.11%
201630,666-98-0.32%
201530,764-166-0.54%
201430,930-91-0.29%
201331,021-177-0.57%
201231,198-172-0.55%
201131,370-167-0.53%
201031,531-19-0.06%

Median Age

Overall: 40.5 years
Female: 41.3 years
Male: 39.8 years

Wood River township Adults

There are 23,710 adults, (5,376 of whom are seniors) in Wood River township.

Sex Ratio

Female: 15,108 (50.9%)
Male: 14,579 (49.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Wood River township includes 90.83% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White26,96690.83%
Two or more races1,8386.19%
Black or African American7272.45%
Other race590.2%
Asian500.17%
Native American470.16%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races5121.72%
White1620.55%
Other race530.18%
Black or African American80.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White26,80490.29%
Two or more races1,3264.47%
Black or African American7192.42%
Asian500.17%
Native American470.16%
Other race60.02%

Wood River township Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Wood River township 's average per capita income is $47,455. Household income levels show a median of $62,083. The poverty rate stands at 14.21%.

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$98,520-
Families$77,623$88,868
Households$62,083$76,324
Non Families$42,500$53,212

$47,455

Average Income

$62,083

Median Household Income

14.21%

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)