Wood River, Illinois
Wood River: City in Illinois, United States
About
Wood River is a city located in the county of Madison in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 10,657 and a population density of 575 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,002 inhabitants.
The city was created 116 years ago in 1907.
Quick Facts about Wood River
| Population : | 10,002 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Madison County |
| Postal code : | 62095 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 618 |
| Area : | 18.53 km2 |
| Altitude : | 436 feet / 133 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1908 (116 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 19:39:09 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 540 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.55% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wood River is located at 38°51'40"N 90°5'51"W (38.8611600, -90.0976100).
Wood River map
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- Official Website
Official website of Wood River
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wood River decreased by 6.55% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,657 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,549 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,481 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,414 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,340 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,272 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,230 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,236 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,167 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,077 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,002 | -0.75% | estimation process |
People born in Wood River (7)
People born in Wood River, including professional basketball player Earl Dodd, football player Gary Lane, Major League Baseball outfielder John Stoneham, .
List
- Ken Retzer (American baseball player) he was born in 30/04/1934
- Jean Stothert (American mayor) she was born in 07/02/1954
- Dean Winslow he was born in 01/01/1953
- Rachelle Aud Crowe (US politician)
Schools in Wood River
College & universities near Wood River, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 446084 | CALC Institute of Technology | Alton (IL) | 62002 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wood River, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| KWD | Kirkwood | 110 West Argonne Dr. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| WAH | Washington | 301 West Front St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Wood River
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wood River Post Office | Wood River (IL) | 62095 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Wood River , Nebraska city in Nebraska with a population of 1,307 people.
Other cities in Madison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Madison County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Alton | 29,251 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Alton | 26,049 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Granite City | 25,662 | Township in Madison County, Illinois |
| Edwardsville | 25,189 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Collinsville | 24,217 | City in Illinois |
| Godfrey | 17,393 | Village in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Glen Carbon | 12,887 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Nameoki | 12,056 | Township in Madison County, Illinois |
| Troy | 10,399 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Highland | 10,017 | City in Madison County, Illinois, United States |
| Bethalto | 9,201 | Village in Illinois |
| Maryville | 7,959 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Newport | 6,630 | Neighborhood in Madison, Illinois, USA |
| East Alton | 5,922 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Pontoon Beach | 5,655 | Town |
| Rosewood Heights | 4,038 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Wood River distances to largest Illinois cities
