Wood River, Illinois Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Wood River, Illinois is 10,315 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 223rd-largest city in Illinois. The median household income is $65,960, the median home value is $103,200, and the median age is 37.9.
The population has declined 3.5% since 2010 (10,621 → 10,251).
10,315
Population
1478
People / sq mi
$65,960
Median Income
$103,200
Median Home Value
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Wood River covers 7.0 sq mi of land at 1478 people per square mile.
About Wood River, IL
In Wood River, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $103,200. Wood River is a city in Illinois with a population of 10,315.
Median household income is $65,960, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.2%, below the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $103,200, with typical rent around $915.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 15.5%, below the national 35.0%. Just 5.7% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
Wood River city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Wood River city had a population of 10,621 in 2010 and 10,251 in 2024, a -3.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,621 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.25%.
10,251
Population (2024)
10,621
Population (2010)
10,621
Peak (2010)
-0.25%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,621 |
| 2011 | 10,546 |
| 2012 | 10,477 |
| 2013 | 10,409 |
| 2014 | 10,335 |
| 2015 | 10,265 |
| 2016 | 10,222 |
| 2017 | 10,221 |
| 2018 | 10,145 |
| 2019 | 10,051 |
| 2020 | 10,436 |
| 2021 | 10,410 |
| 2022 | 10,348 |
| 2023 | 10,289 |
| 2024 | 10,251 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$65,960
Median Household Income
$34,855
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$103,200
Median Home Value
$915
Median Rent
68.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.9%
High School+
15.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
83.6%
Public Transit
5.7%
Work From Home
25.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
21.8%
Foreign Born
97.2%
Non-English at Home
7.3%
Veterans
17.8%
With Disability
91.5%
Health Insurance
95.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.0% |
| Manufacturing | 12.4% |
| Retail Trade | 10.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.4% |
| Construction | 7.5% |
| Information | 7.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.6% |
| Public Administration | 2.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wood River, Illinois has a population of 10,315 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 223rd-largest city in Illinois.
The median household income in Wood River, Illinois is $65,960, with 11.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Wood River, Illinois is $103,200, with median monthly rent at $915 and a homeownership rate of 68.8%.
The median age in Wood River, Illinois is 37.9 years. The population is 51.8% male and 48.2% female.
The population has declined 3.5% since 2010 (10,621 → 10,251).
Wood River city, IL Climate
Wood River city, IL has an average annual temperature of 12.5°C (55°F) and receives about 973 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
12.5°C
Avg Temp
973
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -2° / 28° | 49 mm |
| February | 1° / 33° | 53 mm |
| March | 6° / 44° | 87 mm |
| April | 13° / 55° | 94 mm |
| May | 18° / 65° | 104 mm |
| June | 23° / 74° | 95 mm |
| July | 26° / 78° | 95 mm |
| August | 24° / 76° | 84 mm |
| September | 20° / 68° | 81 mm |
| October | 14° / 57° | 71 mm |
| November | 7° / 44° | 83 mm |
| December | 1° / 33° | 77 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Wood River city, IL
The most comfortable months to visit Wood River city, IL are typically September, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near -7°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.