Wood River, Illinois Population 2022
Wood River is a city located in Madison County Illinois. Wood River has a 2020 population of 10,426. Wood River is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually and its population has decreased by -0.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,464 in 2010.
The average household income in Wood River is $57,927 with a poverty rate of 18.04%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $796 per month, and the median house value is $86,400. The median age in Wood River is 35 years, 35.2 years for males, and 34 years for females.
Wood River Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wood Riverwas:
- White: 90.39%
- Black or African American: 5.12%
- Two or more races: 3.20%
- Asian: 0.84%
- Native American: 0.27%
- Other race: 0.18%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,174 | 90.39% |
| Black or African American | 520 | 5.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 27 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 85 | 0.84% |
| Some Other Race | 18 | 0.18% |
| Two or More Races | 325 | 3.20% |
Wood River Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,319 | 2.32 | 66.9 |
| Married | 1,633 | 3.14 | 81.5 |
| Male | 166 | 2.23 | 80.1 |
| Female | 726 | 2.85 | 36.5 |
| Non Family | 1,794 | 1.38 | 64.7 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 95 | 1.34% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 625 | 8.79% |
| High School Graduate | 2,833 | 39.86% |
| Some College | 1,567 | 22.05% |
| Associates Degree | 807 | 11.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 801 | 11.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 380 | 5.35% |
Wood River Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 85 | 85 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 126 | 126 | 26 |
| Black | 302 | 302 | 62 |
| White | 6,550 | 5,839 | 1,057 |
| Other Race | 18 | 18 | |
| Hispanic | 17 | 17 | |
| Native American | 27 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 42.35%.
$36,138
Average Earnings
$46,536
Average Male
$30,667
Average Female
Wood River Language by Age
Wood River Language
98.84% of Wood River residents speak only English, while 1.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.68% of the population.
Wood River Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 520 | 290 | 55.77% |
| Multiple | 298 | 113 | 37.92% |
| White | 8,974 | 1,387 | 15.46% |
| Other | NaN% |
18.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.97%
Male Poverty Rate
19.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wood River
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wood River is Black, with 55.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wood River is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.25%.
Wood River Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.5%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Wood River Married by Age and Sex
Wood River Marriage
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 35-44.
Wood River Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 692 | 9.60% |
| Black | 10 | 2.62% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 17.46% |
Wood River Veterans by Education
10.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
63%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
77.31%
Born in Wood River
99.53%
Native Born
0.47%
Foreign Born
0.12%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.53% of Wood River residents were born in the United States, with 77.31% having been born in Illinois. 0.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 3,476 | 0.00% | |
| 1930 | 8,136 | 4,660 | 8.88% |
| 1940 | 8,197 | 61 | 0.07% |
| 1950 | 10,190 | 1,993 | 2.20% |
| 1960 | 11,694 | 1,504 | 1.39% |
| 1970 | 13,186 | 1,492 | 1.21% |
| 1980 | 12,446 | -740 | -0.58% |
| 1990 | 11,490 | -956 | -0.80% |
| 2000 | 11,296 | -194 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 10,657 | -639 | -0.58% |
| 2011 | 10,638 | -19 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 10,619 | -19 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 10,600 | -19 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 10,581 | -19 | -0.18% |
| 2015 | 10,562 | -19 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 10,543 | -19 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 10,524 | -19 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 10,505 | -19 | -0.18% |
| 2019 | 10,486 | -19 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 10,464 | -22 | -0.21% |
| 2021 | 10,445 | -19 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 10,426 | -19 | -0.18% |