Woodland Mills, Tennessee facts for kids
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Woodland Mills, Tennessee
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Houses on State Route 5
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Location of Woodland Mills in Obion County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Obion |
| Established | 1850s |
| Incorporated | 1968 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 346 |
| • Density | 272.01/sq mi (105.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38271
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-81700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1314534 |
Woodland Mills is a small city located in Obion County, Tennessee, in the United States. In 2020, about 346 people lived there. It is part of the larger Union City area, which includes parts of Tennessee and Kentucky.
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Geography of Woodland Mills
Woodland Mills is located in the western part of Tennessee. Its exact location is 36.475326 degrees north and 89.112452 degrees west. This helps us find it on a map!
The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers a total area of about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People and Population in Woodland Mills
The number of people living in Woodland Mills has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 396 | — | |
| 1980 | 526 | 32.8% | |
| 1990 | 398 | −24.3% | |
| 2000 | 296 | −25.6% | |
| 2010 | 378 | 27.7% | |
| 2020 | 346 | −8.5% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In 2000, there were 296 people living in Woodland Mills. These people lived in 118 different homes, and 92 of these were families. The city had about 280 people per square mile.
Most people in Woodland Mills were White (91.22%). A smaller number were African American (7.77%) or Asian (0.34%). Some people (0.68%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 1.01% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 118 homes, about 33.1% had children under 18 years old living there. Most homes (66.1%) were married couples living together. About 8.5% of homes had a female head of household without a husband present. About 20.3% of all homes were single individuals.
The average home had 2.51 people, and the average family had 2.86 people.
Age Groups in the City
The population in 2000 was spread out by age:
- 22.3% were under 18 years old.
- 9.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 29.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 12.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Woodland Mills was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 81.6 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a home in Woodland Mills was $46,875. For families, the average income was $51,250. Men earned about $37,125 on average, while women earned about $22,500. The average income per person in the city was $19,103.
A small number of families (5.2%) and people (4.5%) lived below the poverty line. This included no one under 18, but about 5.8% of those 65 or older.
Media and Radio Stations
Woodland Mills has access to local radio stations that play music and provide news.
- WENK-AM 1240: This station plays "The Greatest Hits of All Time."
- WWGY 99.3: This station plays "Today's Best Music" and features the "Ace & TJ in the Morning."
Education
Children in Woodland Mills attend schools that are part of the Obion County School District.
See also
In Spanish: Woodland Mills (Tennessee) para niños
