Wood River, Nebraska
Wood River: City in Nebraska
About
Wood River is a city located in the county of Hall in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,325 and a population density of 644 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,307 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wood River
| Population : | 1,307 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Hall County |
| Postal code : | 68883 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 308 |
| Area : | 2.06 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,965 feet / 599 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:10:53 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 635 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.38% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wood River is located at 40°49'14"N 98°36'0"W (40.8205700, -98.6000700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Wood River
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wood River decreased by 1.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,325 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,345 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,367 | 1.61% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,370 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,373 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,366 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,364 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,346 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,346 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,340 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,307 | -2.52% | estimation process |
Schools in Wood River
College & universities near Wood River, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180902 | Central Community College | Grand Island (NE) | 68802-4903 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wood River, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAS | Hastings | 501 West First St. | RAIL |
| HLD | Holdrege | 100 West Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Wood River
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wood River Post Office | Wood River (NE) | 68883 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Wood River , Illinois city in Illinois, United States with a population of 10,002 people.
Other cities in Hall County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hall County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
| Doniphan | 832 | Township in Hall County, Nebraska |
| Cairo | 794 | Town in Nebraska, United States |
| Alda | 660 | Human settlement in Hall County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Wood River distances to largest Nebraska cities
