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Woodway

Texas · 9,383 residents · 6.586 sq mi
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Woodway is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,935. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $229,600. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% 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
9,383
+7%since 2000
from 8,733 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,425 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Woodway
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,935
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,139 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,720
+23%since 2000
from $36,306 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.4%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,508
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $681 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
9.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+31%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(7,972)
Black2.2%(192)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(330)
Asian1.8%(159)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.6%(1,626)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(7,348)
Black4%(380)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(991)
Asian2.5%(230)
Other1.2%(114)
Diversity Score41%(3,849)
Diversity Score
41
+120%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+64%since 2000
from 10.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodway, Texas?

Woodway, Texas has about 9,383 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodway, Texas?

The typical household in Woodway, Texas earns about $93,935 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodway, Texas expensive?

In Woodway, Texas, the median home is worth about $229,600, and the typical rent is about $1,508 a month.

How educated are people in Woodway, Texas?

About 55.7% of adults age 25 and over in Woodway, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodway, Texas?

About 4.7% of people in Woodway, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodway, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodway, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 688 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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