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The Woodlands

Texas · 114,436 residents · 43.273 sq mi
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The Woodlands is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,087. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 58,787 residents. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $374,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 98% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
114,436
+106%since 2000
from 55,649 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,645 / sq mi
+106%since 2000
from 1,286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+10%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K48K75K103K130K1990201020202024The Woodlands
2024121K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,087
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,253 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,017
+72%since 2000
from $37,724 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing8.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$374,800
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $167,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,558
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $760 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+52%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(48,674)
Black1.7%(952)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(3,697)
Asian2.8%(1,551)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.9%(14,439)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(74,477)
Black3.4%(3,946)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(20,968)
Asian7.9%(9,085)
Other3.3%(3,783)
Diversity Score64.5%(73,817)
Diversity Score
65
+149%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+15%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.6%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
18.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in The Woodlands, Texas?

The Woodlands, Texas has about 114,436 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in The Woodlands, Texas?

The typical household in The Woodlands, Texas earns about $126,087 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is The Woodlands, Texas expensive?

In The Woodlands, Texas, the median home is worth about $374,800, and the typical rent is about $1,558 a month.

How educated are people in The Woodlands, Texas?

About 63.3% of adults age 25 and over in The Woodlands, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in The Woodlands, Texas?

About 3.5% of people in The Woodlands, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has The Woodlands, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, The Woodlands, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 85,231 residents, a change of about 292 percent over that period.

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

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