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 118 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.8612,-90.0976 |
| Altitude | 436 feet / 133 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1908 (118 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:05:45 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 540 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.55% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 67℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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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Weather
Showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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, .
More notable people
- 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)
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Wood River, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 446084 | CALC Institute of Technology | Alton (IL) | 62002 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Wood River, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Wood River.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wood River Post Office | Wood River (IL) | 62095 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- 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