Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wood River, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

10,279

Median Agei

40.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.6%8,898

Black

5.1%529

Hispanic/Latino

4%409

Two or More

3.8%388

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%47

Other

0.1%6

Asian

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%394

High School Diploma

36.1%2,558

Some College (<1 yr)

9.7%687

Some College (1+ yr)

17.7%1,256

Associate's Degree

9.7%687

Bachelor's Degree

10.1%717

Master's Degree

4.4%312

Professional Degree

0.9%67

Doctorate

0.1%6

HS or Higher

94.3%

BA or Higher

15.5%

Graduate+

5.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$108,100

Median Renti

$936

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.8%3,056

Renter-Occupied

33.2%1,517

Total Units

5,112

Homeownership

66.8%

Vacancy Rate

10.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

5%152

$50K–$100K

37%1,132

$100K–$150K

37.8%1,156

$150K–$200K

8.6%262

$200K–$300K

5.9%179

$300K–$500K

5.7%175

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

166

$750–$1,000

669

$1,000–$1,250

343

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

5.7%290

2000–2009

2%104

1990–1999

3%151

1980–1989

3.6%185

1970–1979

11.3%576

1960–1969

12.7%650

1950–1959

22.1%1,128

1940–1949

11.5%590

1939 or earlier

28.1%1,438

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

63.3%2,895

Electricity

33.8%1,546

Bottled/LP Gas

2.9%132

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$62,703

Mean Household Incomei

$77,340

Per Capita Incomei

$35,016

Poverty Ratei

13.5%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

5,409

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.3%196

$10K–$15K

6.3%288

$15K–$20K

2.1%95

$20K–$25K

4.2%194

$25K–$30K

4%184

$30K–$35K

2.1%94

$35K–$40K

3.8%172

$40K–$45K

6.6%300

$45K–$50K

2.3%104

$50K–$60K

12.2%558

$60K–$75K

9.9%453

$75K–$100K

12.7%582

$100K–$125K

10.9%497

$125K–$150K

10.6%486

$150K–$200K

5.6%257

$200K+

2.5%113

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

145

Residentsi

192

Avg. Tenant Renti

$368/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers58 homes88% occupied$405/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 887 homes86% occupied$343/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $62,703/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

89.6%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

9.6%

Low income$31K–$50K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

76% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

27.2% of subsidized households are minority

49.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

54.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1961.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Mexico

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,135

Avg. Commutei

23.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,252

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

530(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.4%Insured

6.6%Uninsured