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The City of Wood River had a population of 10,279 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Wood River is located at latitude 38.8612 and longitude -90.0976 in Madison County. The formal boundaries for the City of Wood River encompass a land area of 6.98 sq. miles and a water area of 0.17 sq. miles. Madison County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Wood River has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Wood River is located within Township of Wood River, a minor civil division (MCD) of Madison County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,279 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,473 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 24 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $62,703 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,016 |
| Median Home Value | $108,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,112 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,056 (59.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,517 (29.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 539 (10.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,573 |
| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
| Family Households | 2,567 (56.1%) |
The table below compares Wood River to the other 1,461 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 223 | 85th |
| Population Density | # 445 | 70th |
| Median Household Income | # 886 | 39th |
| Per Capita Income | # 686 | 53rd |
| Diversity Index | # 592 | 60th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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