Unified School District · NE
Wood River Rural Schools
Wood River Rural Schools is a unified school district in Nebraska with a community population of 3,156. The median household income is $82,763 and the median age is 38.5.
3,156
Population
18
People / sq mi
$82,763
Median Income
38.5
Median Age
Wood River Rural Schools covers 181 sq mi of land at 17.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 48.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$82,763
Median Household Income
$35,009
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$173,200
Median Home Value
$889
Median Rent
83.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
88.3%
High School+
16.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wood River Rural Schools serves a community with a population of 3,156 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Nebraska.
The median household income in Wood River Rural Schools is $82,763, with a per capita income of $35,009. The poverty rate is 11.9%.
Wood River Rural Schools is 81.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 48.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Wood River Rural Schools, 88.3% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Wood River Rural Schools is $173,200, with a median rent of $889. The homeownership rate is 83.1%.
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Data for Wood River Rural Schools from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3178940).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.