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Woodland

North Carolina · 557 residents · 1.252 sq mi
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Woodland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,083. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 276 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $87,400. The poverty rate of 35.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
557
−33%since 2000
from 833 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
445 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 665 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+25%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4306328341K1K1990201020202024Woodland
2024497
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,083
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,802
+48%since 2000
from $12,682 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$342
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $312 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
47.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+3%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.7%(422)
Black47.8%(398)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(530)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.7%(238)
Black48.3%(269)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(17)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other17.3%(96)
Diversity Score80.3%(447)
Diversity Score
80
+26%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+77%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
26.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 20.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 47.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
57.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.4%
−68.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodland, North Carolina?

Woodland, North Carolina has about 557 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodland, North Carolina?

The typical household in Woodland, North Carolina earns about $37,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodland, North Carolina expensive?

In Woodland, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $87,400, and the typical rent is about $342 a month.

How educated are people in Woodland, North Carolina?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Woodland, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodland, North Carolina?

About 35.7% of people in Woodland, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodland, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodland, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 209 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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

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