Woodbranch, Texas facts for kids
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Woodbranch Village, Texas
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Welcome Sign at the entrance to Woodbranch Village
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Location of Woodbranch, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Montgomery |
| Incorporated | 1967 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Type A General Law |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.01 sq mi (5.20 km2) |
| • Land | 2.01 sq mi (5.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,330 |
| • Density | 717.63/sq mi (277.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77357
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| Area code(s) | 281 |
| FIPS code | 48-80044 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1388596 |
Woodbranch Village, also known simply as "Woodbranch," is a city in Montgomery County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,330 at the 2020 census.
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Geography
Woodbranch is located at 30°11′4″N 95°11′22″W / 30.18444°N 95.18944°W (30.184410, –95.189544).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), all land.
History
In the 1960s, developers built a subdivision, naming it "Woodbranch" because of the abundance of trees in the area. Residents decided to incorporate the city in 1967 as "Woodbranch Village."
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 378 | — | |
| 1980 | 720 | 90.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,312 | 82.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,305 | −0.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,282 | −1.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,330 | 3.7% | |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 973 | 73.16% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 18 | 1.35% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 10 | 0.75% |
| Asian (NH) | 10 | 0.75% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 3 | 0.23% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 44 | 3.31% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 272 | 20.45% |
| Total | 1,330 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,330 people, 492 households, and 409 families residing in the city.
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 1,282 people, 477 households, and 380 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 92.7% White, 1.7% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 1.3% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.0% of the population.
There were 477 households, out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.9% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 16.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 31.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males.
According to the 2015 American Community Survey, The median income for a household in the city was $69,545, and the median income for a family was $80,655. Males had a median income of $44,737 versus $28,214 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,116. About 8.6% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Woodbranch is served by New Caney Independent School District.
Residents are zoned to Tavola Elementary School, Keefer Crossing Middle School, and New Caney High School.
A small portion of residents in the eastern corner of Woodbranch will be zoned to a new school opening in August 2017, Dogwood Elementary. The new school is located in Roman Forest at the site of the former school, Aiken Elementary.
The Texas Legislature designated New Caney ISD (and therefore Woodbranch) as part of Lone Star College (formerly the North Harris Montgomery Community College District).
See also
In Spanish: Woodbranch (Texas) para niños
