Demographics & People — Wood River, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,426 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,700 |
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| Median Age | 37.3 |
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| Total Households | 490 |
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| Family Households | 384 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.83 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.364 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,183 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 372 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 452 |
| German | 444 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 386 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 359 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 275 |
| Irish | 219 |
| Czech | 102 |
| English | 90 |
| Polish | 57 |
| American | 55 |
Language
| English Only | 1,089 |
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| Spanish | 214 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,303 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 88 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,032 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wood River, Nebraska.
