Wood Lake, Nebraska
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Wood Lake is a village located in Cherry County, Nebraska. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 72.
Geography
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Location of Wood Lake, Nebraska
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is land and 3.03% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 72 people, 36 households, and 24 families residing in the village. The population density is 86.9/km² (224.0/mi²). There are 48 housing units at an average density of 57.9/km² (149.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 95.83% White, 0.00% African American, 1.39% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 2.78% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 36 households out of which 25.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% are married couples living together, 8.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% are non-families. 30.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 25.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.00 and the average family size is 2.40.
In the village the population is spread out with 19.4% under the age of 18, 1.4% from 18 to 24, 16.7% from 25 to 44, 27.8% from 45 to 64, and 34.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 59 years. For every 100 females there are 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.1 males.
The median income for a household in the village is $24,375, and the median income for a family is $28,333. Males have a median income of $22,083 versus $38,750 for females. The per capita income for the village is $15,063. 44.7% of the population and 46.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 60.0% of those under the age of 18 and 36.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.