Woodlake, California facts for kids
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Woodlake, California
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Bravo Lake
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Location in Tulare County and the state of California
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 Woodlake, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Tulare |
| Incorporated | September 23, 1941 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.92 sq mi (7.57 km2) |
| • Land | 2.47 sq mi (6.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2) 18.69% |
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,419 |
| • Density | 3,104.18/sq mi (1,198.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93286
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| Area code(s) | 559 |
| FIPS code | 06-86300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0251787 |
Woodlake is a city located in the San Joaquin Valley in Tulare County, California, United States. It's a smaller city, with a population of 7,419 people according to the 2020 census. The city was founded in 1912 by Gilbert F. Stevenson.
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Discover Woodlake's Location and Climate
Woodlake is a city in California. It covers an area of about 2.8 square miles (7.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers) is water.
Woodlake's Climate
Woodlake has a climate known as a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually quite dry, but not a full desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot.
Woodlake's Population Story
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 1,146 | — | |
| 1950 | 2,525 | 120.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,623 | 3.9% | |
| 1970 | 3,371 | 28.5% | |
| 1980 | 4,343 | 28.8% | |
| 1990 | 5,678 | 30.7% | |
| 2000 | 6,651 | 17.1% | |
| 2010 | 7,279 | 9.4% | |
| 2020 | 7,419 | 1.9% | |
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In 2010, Woodlake had a population of 7,279 people. The city has grown over the years. Most people in Woodlake are of Hispanic or Latino background.
There were 1,966 households in Woodlake in 2010. Many of these households, about 59.5%, had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 3.7 people.
The population is quite young. About 36.1% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in Woodlake was 26.4 years.
Learning in Woodlake
Woodlake has several schools for students of different ages.
- Woodlake High School: This school is for older students, covering grades 9 through 12.
- Woodlake Valley Middle School: This school serves students in grades 6 through 8.
- Castle Rock Elementary School: Younger students in grades 3 through 5 attend here.
- F.J. White Elementary: This school is for the youngest students, from kindergarten to grade 2.
Woodlake High School cares about student safety. They have a special tip line where students can report things like bullying or suspicious activities. This helps keep everyone safe at school.
Notable People from Woodlake
Some people who have become well-known have come from Woodlake.
See also
In Spanish: Woodlake (California) para niños
