Woodcreek, Texas facts for kids
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Woodcreek, Texas
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Woodcreek as viewed from a bridge crossing Cypress Creek
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Location of Woodcreek, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hays |
| Incorporated | 1984 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.09 sq mi (2.81 km2) |
| • Land | 1.09 sq mi (2.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,770 |
| • Density | 1,624/sq mi (629.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78676
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| Area code(s) | 512 |
| FIPS code | 48-80058 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412297 |
Woodcreek is a small city located in Hays County, Texas, in the United States. It is often seen as a quiet place, especially for people who are retired. In 2020, about 1,770 people lived in Woodcreek.
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Where is Woodcreek Located?
Woodcreek is found in the western part of Hays County. It is about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Wimberley. The city is also about 34 miles (55 km) southwest of Austin. It is 60 miles (97 km) northeast of San Antonio.
The city covers a total area of about 1.09 square miles (2.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land. A stream called Cypress Creek forms the western edge of the city. Cypress Creek flows into the Blanco River.
How Many People Live in Woodcreek?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 889 | — | |
| 2000 | 1,274 | 43.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,457 | 14.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,770 | 21.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,274 people living in Woodcreek. These people lived in 588 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 415 of these households were families.
Most people living in Woodcreek in 2000 were White (about 97.65%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.96% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 2.17 people. The average family had about 2.58 people.
Age Groups in Woodcreek
In 2000, the population of Woodcreek was spread out by age:
- About 16.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 3.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 16.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 30.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 33.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Woodcreek was 55 years old. This shows that many older adults live in the city.
Education in Woodcreek
Students in Woodcreek attend schools that are part of the Wimberley Independent School District.
See also
In Spanish: Woodcreek (Texas) para niños
