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Woodlawn

North Carolina · 912 residents · 3.294 sq mi
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Woodlawn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,875. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $258,800. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% 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
912
−13%since 2000
from 1,051 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
277 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 319 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.4
+21%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5897609301K1K2000201020202024Woodlawn
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,875
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,130 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,772
+45%since 2000
from $25,366 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.3%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information20.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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
$258,800
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
13.4% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+47%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76%(799)
Black20.8%(219)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score44%(462)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(670)
Black14%(128)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(70)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other7.2%(66)
Diversity Score57.6%(525)
Diversity Score
58
+31%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+36%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−14.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodlawn, North Carolina?

Woodlawn, North Carolina has about 912 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Woodlawn, North Carolina earns about $56,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodlawn, North Carolina expensive?

In Woodlawn, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $258,800.

How educated are people in Woodlawn, North Carolina?

About 30.3% of adults age 25 and over in Woodlawn, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodlawn, North Carolina?

About 3.4% of people in Woodlawn, North Carolina 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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