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The Village of Wood Lake had a population of 44 as of July 1, 2022. Wood Lake ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Nebraska. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Wood Lake is located at latitude 42.6386 and longitude -100.2382 in Cherry County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Wood Lake encompass a land area of 0.32 sq. miles and a water area of 0.01 sq. miles. Cherry County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6). The elevation is 2,694 feet.
The Village of Wood Lake has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Village of Wood Lake is located within Wood Lake Election Precinct, a minor civil division (MCD) of Cherry County.
Alternate Unofficial Names for Wood Lake: Cottonwood Lake.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 44 (100%) |
| Population in Households | 44 (100.0%) |
| Population in Families | 36 (81.8%) |
| Population in Group Quarters1 | 0 |
| Population Density | 139 |
| Diversity Index2 | 24 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $62,248 |
| Average Household Income | $96,797 |
| % of Income for Mortgage4 | 0% |
| Per Capita Income | $42,135 |
| Wealth Index5 | 77 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 33 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 10 (30.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10 (30.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 14 (42.4%) |
| Median Home Value | $175,000 |
| Average Home Value | $387,500 |
| Housing Affordability Index3 | 0 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 19 |
| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
| Family Households | 13 |
| Average Family Size | 3.00 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2020-2022 | 2022-2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -1.96% | -0.93% |
| Households | -2.25% | 0.00% |
| Families | -1.59% | |
| Median Household Income | 2.21% | |
| Per Capita Income | 3.30% | |
| Owner Occupied HU | 0.00% |
The table below compares Wood Lake to the other 590 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Nebraska by rank and percentile using July 1, 2022 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 529 | 11th |
| Population Density | # 534 | 10th |
| Median Household Income | # 316 | 46th |
| Housing Affordability Index | # 34 | 6th |
| Per Capita Income | # 81 | 86th |
| Diversity Index | # 157 | 74th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Nebraska Census Data Comparison Tool.
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