Economy & Jobs — Wood River, Nebraska
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $75,417 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$87,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,713 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 746 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 20.1% |
| Education Healthcare | 18.1% |
| Professional | 11.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Insurance Agencies | 50 |
| Fast Food | 50 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 44 |
| Commercial Banks | 31 |
| Physician Offices | 29 |
| Gas Stations | 28 |
| Auto Repair | 28 |
| Law Offices | 27 |
| Hotels Motels | 27 |
| Dental Offices | 26 |
| Real Estate Offices | 25 |
| Bars | 18 |
| Used Car Dealers | 15 |
| Beauty Salons | 15 |
| Coffee Shops | 14 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
