Wood River township is located in Madison County Illinois. Wood River township has a 2024 population of 29,319. Wood River township is currently declining at a rate of -0.51% annually and its population has decreased by -2.1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,948 in 2020.
The average household income in Wood River township is $74,786 with a poverty rate of 14.81%. The median age in Wood River township is 38.7 years: 38.7 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wood River township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,741 | 92.46% |
| Two or more races | 1,113 | 3.71% |
| Black or African American | 1,030 | 3.43% |
| Other race | 68 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,770 | 2.34 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Married | 5,529 | 2.99 | 87.6 | 12.4 |
| Non Family | 4,598 | 1.23 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Female | 1,838 | 2.95 | 53 | 47 |
| Male | 805 | 2.83 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
76.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,150 | 5.5% |
| Associates Degree | 2,225 | 10.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,670 | 12.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,291 | 6.17% |
| High School Graduate | 8,139 | 38.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 332 | 1.59% |
| Some College | 5,105 | 24.41% |
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 | 19,769 | 18,353 | 3,684 |
| Black | 509 | 509 | 105 |
| 2+ Races | 455 | 421 | 131 |
| Hispanic | 234 | 210 | 80 |
| Native American | 21 | 15 | 3 |
| Asian | 19 | 17 | 5 |
| Other Race | 18 | 16 | 0 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,983 | $64,113 | $44,814 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,178 | $77,942 | $67,522 |
| High School Graduate | $38,783 | $50,129 | $32,617 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,761 | $24,208 | $12,060 |
| Overall | $45,696 | $56,885 | $38,293 |
| Some College | $45,976 | $65,521 | $34,836 |
$45,696
Average Earnings
$56,885
Average Male
$38,293
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.93% of Wood River township residents speak only English, while 1.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27,230 | 3,533 | 12.97% |
| Black | 1,018 | 605 | 59.43% |
| Multiple | 1,113 | 192 | 17.25% |
| Hispanic | 490 | 101 | 20.61% |
| Other | 68 | 60 | 88.24% |
| Native | 21 | 3 | 14.29% |
14.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.76%
Male Poverty Rate
17.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wood River township is Other, with 88.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wood River township is White, with 12.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.23% |
| High School | 12.7% |
| Some College | 10.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 71.58% |
| Male Unemployed | 46.92% |
| Female Employed | 8.64% |
| Male Employed | 5.14% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,566 | $84,011 |
| Households | $61,863 | $74,786 |
| Married Families | $91,233 | $101,665 |
| Non Families | $39,149 | $52,595 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,804
Number of Veterans
1,703
Male Veterans
101
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 648 |
| Second Gulf War | 367 |
| First Gulf War | 339 |
| Korea | 133 |
| World War II | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 503 |
| 65 to 74 | 413 |
| 35 to 54 | 362 |
| 55 to 64 | 354 |
| 18 to 34 | 172 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,692 | 7.7% |
| Black | 75 | 10.73% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 5.96% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 2.48% |
| Islander | 4 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
76.18%
Born in Wood River township
99.57%
Native Born
0.43%
Foreign Born
0.21%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
99.57% of Wood River township residents were born in the United States, with 76.18% having been born in Illinois. 0.21% 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 | 28,574 | -149 | -0.52% |
| 2028 | 28,723 | -149 | -0.52% |
| 2027 | 28,872 | -149 | -0.51% |
| 2026 | 29,021 | -149 | -0.51% |
| 2025 | 29,170 | -149 | -0.51% |
| 2024 | 29,319 | -149 | -0.51% |
| 2023 | 29,468 | -149 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 29,617 | -211 | -0.71% |
| 2021 | 29,828 | -120 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 29,948 | -295 | -0.98% |
| 2019 | 30,243 | -225 | -0.74% |
| 2018 | 30,468 | -165 | -0.54% |
| 2017 | 30,633 | -33 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 30,666 | -98 | -0.32% |
| 2015 | 30,764 | -166 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 30,930 | -91 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 31,021 | -177 | -0.57% |
| 2012 | 31,198 | -172 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 31,370 | -161 | -0.51% |
| 2010 | 31,531 | 0 | 0% |