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Household income NAT. AVG.
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Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$26,915$31,502$29,829
Median household income$50,047$59,196$55,322
Median income owner occupied$61,498$75,354$70,586
Median income renter occupied$32,500$34,488$35,192
Median earnings male$41,620$40,474$36,919
Median earnings female$28,530$27,197$26,250
Unemployment rate3.3%5.3%4.7%
Poverty level18.0%14.0%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Wood River is 10% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Wood River is 10% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Wood River is 29% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Wood River is 19% higher than the national average

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      $33,361 $50,047 $100,094
      City
      $39,460 $59,196 $118,392
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Wood River median earnings by income bracket

      Wood River employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry11.7%11.7%
      Manufacturing sector19.0%19.0%
      Financial & insurance services3.6%3.6%
      Wholesale & retail services13.6%13.6%
      Public administration4.6%4.6%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities14.0%14.0%
      Education, health & social services7.7%7.7%
      Other23.9%23.9%

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      Wood River, IL10,149$50,0479.5%

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      Wood River, IL10,149$50,0479.5%
      Source: The Wood River, IL employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).