Woodlands, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Woodlands
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 Woodlands, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | San Luis Obispo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.654 sq mi (4.283 km2) |
| • Land | 1.654 sq mi (4.283 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
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| • Total | 576 |
| • Density | 348.2/sq mi (134.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583186 |
Woodlands is a special kind of community called a census-designated place in San Luis Obispo County, California. It's not a city, but it's a place where people live that the government counts for official records.
"The Woodlands" is a large, planned community that covers about 956 acres. It has different types of homes, a hotel, shops, and offices. It's located right next to Nipomo, California. Woodlands is about 282 feet (86 meters) above sea level. In 2010, about 576 people lived in Woodlands.
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Exploring Woodlands' Location
Woodlands is located in the sunny state of California. It is part of San Luis Obispo County. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes.
How Big is Woodlands?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Woodlands covers an area of about 1.7 square miles (4.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Woodlands?
The 2010 United States Census collected information about the people living in Woodlands. This helps us understand the community better.
Population Count
In 2010, there were 576 people living in Woodlands. This means that for every square mile, there were about 348 people.
Community Makeup
Most of the people in Woodlands were White (about 93.9%). There were also smaller numbers of African American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 4.7% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
All 576 people lived in homes with families or individuals. No one lived in group homes or institutions at that time.
Homes and Families
There were 271 homes in Woodlands.
- About 11.4% of these homes had children under 18 living there.
- Most homes (78.2%) were married couples.
- A small number of homes (14.4%) had people living alone.
- The average home had about 2 people living in it.
- Most homes were families, with an average of 2.3 people per family.
Age Groups in Woodlands
The population of Woodlands included people of all ages:
- About 6.6% were under 18 years old.
- About 3.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 10.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The largest group, about 53.0%, were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 26.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Woodlands was about 59.2 years. This means it's a community with many adults and older residents.
Housing in Woodlands
There were 421 housing units in Woodlands.
- Most homes (94.5%) were owned by the people living in them.
- A smaller number (5.5%) were rented.
- Most people (94.4%) lived in homes they owned.
- About 5.6% of the population lived in rented homes.
See also
In Spanish: Woodlands (California) para niños
