Woodloch, Texas facts for kids
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Woodloch, Texas
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North Woodloch Street, facing west.
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Location of Woodloch, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Montgomery |
| Incorporated | 1974 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.08 sq mi (0.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 186 |
| • Density | 2,330/sq mi (845/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-80144 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1388602 |
Woodloch is a small town located in Montgomery County, Texas, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 186 people, according to the 2020 census. As of October 2022, the mayor of Woodloch is Donald Nichols.
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Where is Woodloch Located?
Woodloch is found in Texas at these coordinates: 30°13′5″N 95°24′37″W / 30.21806°N 95.41028°W. The town covers a total area of about 0.1 square miles (0.22 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
What Roads are in Woodloch?
The town has three main roads:
- South Woodloch Street
- North Woodloch Street
- Needham Road
North and South Woodloch Streets connect on the eastern side of Woodloch. Needham Road is on the western side and links the town to State Highway 242.
Nearby River
The west fork of the San Jacinto River flows along the eastern edge of Woodloch.
Who Lives in Woodloch?
Let's look at how the population of Woodloch has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 351 | — | |
| 1990 | 291 | −17.1% | |
| 2000 | 247 | −15.1% | |
| 2010 | 207 | −16.2% | |
| 2020 | 186 | −10.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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According to the 2010 United States Census, there were 207 people living in Woodloch. Most residents, about 93.7%, were White. About 3.4% were Black or African American, and 1.9% were from other races. Around 1% of the population identified as being from two or more races. About 8.7% of the people in Woodloch were Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
There were 68 households in Woodloch in 2010.
- About 25% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households (85.3%) were married couples living together.
- About 10.3% had a female head of household without a husband present.
- About 14.7% were non-family households.
- The average household had about 3 people, and the average family had about 3.26 people.
Age Groups
The population of Woodloch was spread out across different age groups:
- 24.2% were under 18 years old.
- 9.7% were between 18 and 24.
- 19.8% were between 25 and 44.
- 29.5% were between 45 and 64.
- 16.9% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Woodloch was 42.3 years. For every 100 females, there were about 105 males.
Income Information
In 2015, the average income for a household in Woodloch was $76,875. For families, the average income was $83,750. The average income per person in the town was $38,371. Only a small part of the population, 2.3%, lived below the poverty line.
Education in Woodloch
Students in Woodloch attend schools that are part of the Conroe Independent School District.
- Younger students (grades K–4) go to Houser Elementary.
- Students in grades 5–6 attend Vogel Intermediate.
- Middle schoolers (grades 7–8) go to Irons Junior High.
- Ninth graders attend Oak Ridge 9th Grade Campus.
- Older students (grades 10–12) attend Oak Ridge High School.
After high school, residents can attend the Lone Star College System, which used to be called North Harris Montgomery Community College.
Woodloch and Hurricane Harvey
In 2017, a very strong storm called Hurricane Harvey caused a lot of flooding in Woodloch. The San Jacinto River overflowed, and many homes in Woodloch had 3 to 8 feet of water inside them. This flooding was made worse because a large amount of water was released from Lake Conroe.
Because of the severe flooding, everyone in Woodloch had to leave their homes and evacuate. Even though about 25 water rescues were performed in the town, thankfully, no one died from the storm in Woodloch.
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Debris and other trash was a common sight in Woodloch in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
See also
In Spanish: Woodloch (Texas) para niños
