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Redwood, Texas
Location of Redwood, Texas
Location of Redwood, Texas
Guadalupe County Redwood.svg
Country United States
State Texas
County Guadalupe
Area
 • Total 6.5 sq mi (16.9 km2)
 • Land 6.4 sq mi (16.7 km2)
 • Water 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
554 ft (169 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 4,003
 • Density 673/sq mi (259.7/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78666
Area code(s) 512 and 737
FIPS code 48-61352
GNIS feature ID 1366288

Redwood is a small place in Guadalupe County, Texas, in the United States. It is called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. It's also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the government defines just for counting people.

In 2020, about 4,003 people lived in Redwood. This was a bit less than the 4,338 people counted in 2010. Redwood is part of the larger San Antonio area.

Where is Redwood Located?

Redwood is found in the northeast part of Guadalupe County. It's located at coordinates 29.814750 degrees North and -97.913375 degrees West.

Redwood's Neighbors and Borders

To the north of Redwood, you'll find Hays County and the city of San Marcos. Texas State Highway 123 runs along Redwood's western side. This highway goes north about 5 miles (8 km) to San Marcos. If you go south on the highway for about 16 miles (26 km), you'll reach Seguin, which is the main town of Guadalupe County.

How Big is Redwood?

The total area of Redwood is about 6.5 square miles (16.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 6.4 square miles (16.7 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.08 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water.

Who Lives in Redwood?

The population of Redwood was 4,003 people in 2020. This count was done by the 2020 United States Census.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 4,003
U.S. Decennial Census
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People and Families in Redwood (2020)

In 2020, there were 1,026 households in Redwood. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 733 were families.

Redwood's Population Makeup in 2020
Group Number of People Percentage
White (not Hispanic) 362 9.04%
Black or African American (not Hispanic) 36 0.9%
Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic) 1 0.02%
Asian (not Hispanic) 20 0.5%
Some Other Race (not Hispanic) 2 0.05%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) 46 1.15%
Hispanic or Latino 3,536 88.33%
Total 4,003

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