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Woodlands

California · 2,061 residents · 1.652 sq mi
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Woodlands is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,618. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,162,200. With a median age of 69.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 69.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,061
+3%since 2023
from 2,005 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,248 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 1,214 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
69.4
+3%since 2023
from 67.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2537461K2K2K201020202024Woodlands
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,618
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $160,694 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$81,602
−6%since 2023
from $86,613 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 87.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
+29%since 2023
from 0.302 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,162,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,070,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.0% in 2023
11.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.5
+28%since 2023
from 6.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,884)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(31)
Asian1.1%(22)
Other3.4%(68)
Diversity Score14.4%(290)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(1,931)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(44)
Asian1%(21)
Other3.2%(65)
Diversity Score15.1%(311)
Diversity Score
15
+4%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 76.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
−42%since 2023
from 39.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.5%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
49.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
17.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2023
from 31.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 66.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
Female
55.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
Foreign born
6.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 96.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodlands, California?

Woodlands, California has about 2,061 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodlands, California?

The typical household in Woodlands, California earns about $136,618 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodlands, California expensive?

In Woodlands, California, the median home is worth about $1,162,200.

How educated are people in Woodlands, California?

About 71.7% of adults age 25 and over in Woodlands, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodlands, California?

About 5.4% of people in Woodlands, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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