Woodland Beach, Michigan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Woodland Beach, Michigan
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Woodland Beach along N. Dixie Highway
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Location within Monroe County
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 Woodland Beach, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Woodland Beach, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Frenchtown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,899 |
| • Density | 3,651.92/sq mi (1,410.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48162 (Monroe)
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| Area code(s) | 734 |
| FIPS code | 26-88480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1616752 |
Woodland Beach is a small community in Monroe County, Michigan, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data. It is not an officially incorporated town or city.
In 2020, about 1,899 people lived in Woodland Beach. This community is part of Frenchtown Charter Township. Students living in Woodland Beach go to schools in the Jefferson Schools district.
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Exploring Woodland Beach's Location
Woodland Beach is located right on the shores of Lake Erie. It is about 4 miles (6.4 km) northeast of the city of Monroe. The community got its name because it has many trees and a beach along the lake.
Neighborhoods in Woodland Beach
The Woodland Beach area includes several smaller communities. These are Erie Shores, Grand Beach, Indian Trails, and Woodland Beach itself. The area stretches from South Grove Drive in the south to Stony Creek in the north. Most of Woodland Beach is southeast of North Dixie Highway. A small part of the community is also northwest of this highway.
Nearby Communities
Woodland Beach has neighbors too! The community of Detroit Beach is right next to it, to the southwest. Another community, Stony Point, is about 3 miles (4.8 km) to the east.
Population and People
The population of Woodland Beach has changed over the years. Here is how many people have lived there:
- 1990: 2,309 people
- 2000: 2,179 people
- 2010: 2,049 people
- 2020: 1,899 people
In 2000, there were 2,179 people living in Woodland Beach. There were 794 households, which means 794 different homes or families. Most people living there were White (98.12%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 0.87% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many families live in Woodland Beach. In 2000, about 38.3% of households had children under 18 years old. Most households (59.6%) were married couples living together. About 20.3% of all households were people living alone.
The community has people of all ages. About 28.1% of the population was under 18 years old. About 7.2% of people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Woodland Beach was 34 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Woodland Beach (Míchigan) para niños
