Wood River, Wisconsin population by race
The table below shows Wood River town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 760 | 88.89% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 37 | 4.33% |
| Asian | 16 | 1.87% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.58% |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 37 | 4.33% |
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Wood River town population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Wood River town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Wood River town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Wood River town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 88.89% are white, 4.33% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.87% are Asian, 0.58% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander and 4.33% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Wood River, Wisconsin population by race.
The largest racial group in Wood River town is White with a population of 760 (88.89% of the total population).
Wood River town 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Wood River town is White with a population of 760 (88.89% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 37 (4.33% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Wood River, Wisconsin
By ethnicity, 29 (3.39% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 826 (96.61% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Wood River town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 750 (90.80% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Wood River, Wisconsin Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Wood River town's Non-Hispanic population.
Wood River town Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 750 | 90.80% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 18 | 2.18% |
| Asian alone | 16 | 1.94% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 5 | 0.61% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 37 | 4.48% |
Among the Hispanic population in Wood River town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 24 (82.76% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Wood River, Wisconsin Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Wood River town's Hispanic population.
Wood River town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 24 | 82.76% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 17.24% |
Things to know
What percentage of Wood River, Wisconsin is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.39% of Wood River town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Wood River town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 24 (82.76% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Wood River, Wisconsin have?
Wood River, Wisconsin has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Wood River, Wisconsin?
With 96.61% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Wood River town.
That being said, with a 4.33% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Wood River town.
What is the majority race in Wood River, Wisconsin?
With a population of 760 (88.89% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Wood River town.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Wood River town, with 4.33% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
