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Wood River

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

Wood River is located in Madison County, Illinois. Wood River has a 2025 population of 29,348 . Wood River is currently declining at a rate of -0.32% annually and its population has decreased by -2.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,953 in 2020.

The average household income in Wood River is $76,679 with a poverty rate of 13.17%. The median age in Wood River is 40.2 years: 39.7 years for males, and 41 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.6 males.

29.3K
Total Population
1,178
Density (mi²)
-94 -0.32%
Growth

Wood River Population

Wood River Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Wood River includes 92.24% White, 3% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (92.24%)

Two or more races (4.54%)

Black or African American (3%)

Other race (0.13%)

Asian (0.04%)

Native American (0.04%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White27,48692.24%
Two or more races1,3544.54%
Black or African American8933%
Other race390.13%
Asian130.04%
Native American120.04%

Wood River Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Wood River's average per capita income is $47,152. Household income levels show a median of $63,335. The poverty rate stands at 13.17%.

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$97,104$105,737
Families$80,497$89,478
Households$63,335$76,679
Non Families$41,669$51,414

$47,152

Average Income

$63,335

Median Household Income

13.17%

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)