Wood River, NE

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Wood River

L and J Mobile Home Court / Sun Valley Trailer Court

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Wood River

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

17.8%

Households with Children

38.6%

School Enrollment K-12

171

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 9.5%
School Age (5-17): 20.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 16.9%
Working Age (35-54): 24.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 8.8%
Seniors (65+): 20.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.3%
High School / GED: 27.7%
Some College or Associate's: 48.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 25.1%
Single Parents: 13.5%
Couples & Adults: 38.6%
Living Alone: 22.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 25.6%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 87.0%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 2.9%
South American: 4.7%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 35.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 64.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 78.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 13.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 82.2%
Spanish: 17.8%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 6.6%
Elementary (1-4): 7.1%
Middle School (5-8): 3.5%
High School (9-12): 8.2%
College / Graduate: 2.0%
Not Enrolled: 72.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources