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Wood River

County:
Hall County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.131
State:
Nebraska

Wood River is a city located in Hall County, Nebraska. Wood River has a 2026 population of 1,156. Wood River is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually and its population has decreased by -2.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,180 in 2020.

The median household income in Wood River is $75,417 with a poverty rate of 15.59%. The median age in Wood River is 37.3 years: 38.4 years for males, and 35 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.1 males.

1.2K
Total Population
1,022
Density (mi²)
-4 -0.34%
Growth

Wood River Population

Wood River Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,156-4-0.34%
20251,160-4-0.34%
20241,164-5-0.43%
20231,16950.43%
20221,16400%
20211,164-16-1.36%
20201,180-1-0.08%
20191,344-7-0.52%
20181,35140.3%
20171,347-18-1.32%
20161,365-3-0.22%
20151,368-7-0.51%
20141,37530.22%
20131,37220.15%
20121,370201.48%
20111,350251.89%
20101,33650.38%

Median Age

Overall: 37.3 years
Female: 35 years
Male: 38.4 years

Wood River Adults

There are 1,051 adults, (303 of whom are seniors) in Wood River.

Sex Ratio

Female: 754 (50.5%)
Male: 740 (49.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Wood River includes 84.67% White, 3.35% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,26584.67%
Two or more races17211.51%
Other race503.35%
Native American70.47%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White17411.65%
Two or more races15910.64%
Other race503.35%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,09173.03%
Two or more races130.87%
Native American70.47%

Wood River Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Wood River 's average per capita income is $47,216. Household income levels show a median of $75,417. The poverty rate stands at 15.59%.

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$94,167-
Families$84,722$89,503
Households$75,417$89,025
Non Families$45,000$60,588

$47,216

Average Income

$75,417

Median Household Income

15.59%

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)