Woodbury, Tennessee facts for kids
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Woodbury, Tennessee
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Downtown Woodbury
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Location of Woodbury in Cannon County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Cannon |
| Established | 1819 |
| Incorporated | 1838 |
| Named for | Levi Woodbury |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.98 sq mi (5.12 km2) |
| • Land | 1.98 sq mi (5.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,703 |
| • Density | 1,366.53/sq mi (527.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
37190
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| Area code(s) | 615 |
| FIPS code | 47-81560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1304664 |
Woodbury is a friendly town located in Cannon County, Tennessee, in the United States. It's part of the larger Nashville Metropolitan Statistical Area, which means it's connected to the big city of Nashville. Woodbury is about 55 miles southeast of downtown Nashville. In 2020, about 2,703 people lived here. Woodbury is also the county seat of Cannon County, which means it's where the county's government is located.
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Town Location and Area
Woodbury is a small town found right in the middle of Cannon County. It sits in a valley near the East Fork of the Stones River. This river is part of the Cumberland River system, which flows through Nashville.
How to Get Around Woodbury
Major roads help people travel to and from Woodbury. U.S. Route 70S goes through the town. You can take it west about 19 miles to Murfreesboro. Or, you can go southeast about 20 miles to McMinnville.
Tennessee State Route 53 heads south from Woodbury about 24 miles to Manchester. If you go north on this road, it's about 16 miles to Liberty. From the west side of Woodbury, Tennessee State Route 145 goes north about 10 miles to Auburntown.
The United States Census Bureau says that Woodbury covers a total area of about 5.2 square kilometers (2.0 square miles). All of this area is land.
Woodbury's Weather
Woodbury has a wet subtropical climate. This means it has mild winters and hot summers. The weather can change a lot between the highest and lowest temperatures. This is unusual for a rainy place at a low elevation. The temperature can swing by as much as 138 degrees Fahrenheit!
| Climate data for Woodbury 1 WNW, Tennessee (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1958–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 81 (27) |
84 (29) |
89 (32) |
98 (37) |
99 (37) |
110 (43) |
110 (43) |
109 (43) |
103 (39) |
104 (40) |
92 (33) |
84 (29) |
110 (43) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 49.5 (9.7) |
53.9 (12.2) |
62.8 (17.1) |
72.3 (22.4) |
79.8 (26.6) |
86.9 (30.5) |
89.5 (31.9) |
89.4 (31.9) |
84.4 (29.1) |
74.4 (23.6) |
62.6 (17.0) |
52.8 (11.6) |
71.5 (21.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 38.1 (3.4) |
41.5 (5.3) |
49.0 (9.4) |
57.7 (14.3) |
66.2 (19.0) |
74.3 (23.5) |
77.6 (25.3) |
76.7 (24.8) |
70.6 (21.4) |
59.4 (15.2) |
48.4 (9.1) |
41.4 (5.2) |
58.4 (14.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 26.7 (−2.9) |
29.1 (−1.6) |
35.3 (1.8) |
43.2 (6.2) |
52.6 (11.4) |
61.8 (16.6) |
65.7 (18.7) |
64.0 (17.8) |
56.9 (13.8) |
44.4 (6.9) |
34.3 (1.3) |
29.9 (−1.2) |
45.3 (7.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −28 (−33) |
−14 (−26) |
0 (−18) |
18 (−8) |
28 (−2) |
35 (2) |
47 (8) |
44 (7) |
26 (−3) |
19 (−7) |
7 (−14) |
−15 (−26) |
−28 (−33) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.03 (128) |
4.98 (126) |
5.38 (137) |
4.92 (125) |
4.82 (122) |
5.18 (132) |
6.26 (159) |
3.78 (96) |
4.11 (104) |
3.33 (85) |
3.92 (100) |
5.86 (149) |
57.57 (1,462) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 12.2 | 11.6 | 11.9 | 11.3 | 11.9 | 11.0 | 11.2 | 9.0 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 9.4 | 12.0 | 128.0 |
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Who Lives in Woodbury?
The population of Woodbury has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived in the town during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 329 | — | |
| 1880 | 393 | 19.5% | |
| 1890 | 576 | 46.6% | |
| 1900 | 468 | −18.7% | |
| 1910 | 604 | 29.1% | |
| 1920 | 278 | −54.0% | |
| 1930 | 502 | 80.6% | |
| 1940 | 663 | 32.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,000 | 50.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,562 | 56.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,725 | 10.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,160 | 25.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,287 | 5.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,428 | 6.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,680 | 10.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,703 | 0.9% | |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 2,703 people living in Woodbury. There were 1,139 households and 609 families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Woodbury based on the 2020 census:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,382 | 88.12% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 88 | 3.26% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.18% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.74% |
| Other/Mixed | 100 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 108 | 4.0% |
2010 Census Information
The census in 2010 showed that 2,680 people lived in Woodbury. There were 1,052 households and 608 families. The town had about 1,552 people per square mile.
Most people in Woodbury were White (94.36%). Other groups included African American (3.83%) and Native American (0.54%). About 2.35% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 27.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (39.5%) were made up of single individuals. About 19.7% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.16 people.
The median age in Woodbury was 40 years old. This means half the people were younger than 40, and half were older. About 23.1% of the population was under 18.
Fun Events and Fairs
Woodbury hosts several fun events throughout the year!
- "The Good Ole Days" is a popular festival that happens every spring. It's a time for the community to come together and celebrate.
- The Cannon County Fair is another big event. It takes place every May at the Cannon County Fairgrounds. Fairs usually have rides, games, and exhibits.
- Other local events include the Cannon County Christmas Business Open House.
- There's also a weekly "Cruise-In" on the town square, where people show off their cool cars.
See also
In Spanish: Woodbury (Tennessee) para niños
