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Woodson

Texas · 219 residents · 0.649 sq mi
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Woodson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 77 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $80,000. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 118%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
219
−26%since 2000
from 296 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
337 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 456 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+2%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1872833794745701990201020202024Woodson
2024504
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,389 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,792
+100%since 2000
from $13,401 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+35.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing6.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
+118%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+31%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(263)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.8%(73)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(198)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score18.8%(41)
Diversity Score
19
−24%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+31%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.6%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
62.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 67.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodson, Texas?

Woodson, Texas has about 219 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodson, Texas?

The typical household in Woodson, Texas earns about $66,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodson, Texas expensive?

In Woodson, Texas, the median home is worth about $80,000, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Woodson, Texas?

About 2.8% of adults age 25 and over in Woodson, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodson, Texas?

About 22.2% of people in Woodson, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodson, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodson, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 60 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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