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Woodlake

Virginia · 7,493 residents · 2.422 sq mi
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Woodlake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,558. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $293,800. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 47% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% 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
7,493
+6%since 2019
from 7,064 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,094 / sq mi
+6%since 2019
from 2,917 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+2%since 2019
from 40.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K201020202024Woodlake
20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,558
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $104,556 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,594
+9%since 2019
from $42,801 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 67.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$293,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $284,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,462
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,410 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 80.3% in 2019
15.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−4%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic80%(5,649)
Black7.6%(537)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(274)
Asian6.6%(464)
Other2%(140)
Diversity Score43.6%(3,077)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(6,062)
Black6.8%(506)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(332)
Asian2.7%(200)
Other1.2%(90)
Diversity Score35.1%(2,633)
Diversity Score
35
−19%since 2019
from 44 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 64.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 98.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.4%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 24.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
−15%since 2019
from 31.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 85.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 67.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 57.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 47.0% in 2019
Female
53.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 53.0% in 2019
Foreign born
9.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 6.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodlake, Virginia?

Woodlake, Virginia has about 7,493 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Woodlake, Virginia?

The typical household in Woodlake, Virginia earns about $112,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodlake, Virginia expensive?

In Woodlake, Virginia, the median home is worth about $293,800, and the typical rent is about $1,462 a month.

How educated are people in Woodlake, Virginia?

About 63.1% of adults age 25 and over in Woodlake, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodlake, Virginia?

About 2.9% of people in Woodlake, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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