Woodsboro, Texas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Woodsboro, Texas
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A hurricane shelter/high school gym in Woodsboro, Texas
Location of Woodsboro, Texas
Country	United States
State	Texas
County	Refugio
Area
• Total	0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2)
• Land	0.76 sq mi (1.96 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	43 ft (13 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,319
• Density	1,736/sq mi (673.0/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	78393
Area code(s)	361
FIPS code	48-80176
GNIS feature ID	1350565

Woodsboro is a small town located in Refugio County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,319 people lived there.

Where is Woodsboro Located?

Woodsboro is found at 28°14′16″N 97°19′30″W / 28.23778°N 97.32500°W / 28.23778; -97.32500. It covers an area of about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers), and all of it is land.

What is Woodsboro's Climate Like?

The weather in Woodsboro is usually hot and humid during the summer. Winters are generally mild, meaning not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.

Who Lives in Woodsboro?

In 2020, there were 1,319 people living in Woodsboro. These people lived in 489 households, and 311 of those were families.

How Diverse is Woodsboro?

Woodsboro is a diverse town. Here's a look at the different groups of people living there in 2020:

• About 41.32% of the people were White (not Hispanic).
• About 4.09% were Black or African American (not Hispanic).
• About 0.08% were Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic).
• About 0.76% were Asian (not Hispanic).
• About 0.08% were Some Other Race (not Hispanic).
• About 1.21% were Mixed/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic).
• About 52.46% were Hispanic or Latino.

Schools in Woodsboro

The Woodsboro Independent School District serves the town of Woodsboro. Students attend Woodsboro High School, and their sports teams are called the Eagles.

A Brief History of Woodsboro

Woodsboro started as a land project in 1906. Two developers, W. C. Johnson and George P. Pugh, planned the town. It was first called "Church" because it was near a railway stop with that name.

How Woodsboro Got Its Name

In 1907, a post office opened in the town's first building, a wooden hotel. The town's name was then changed to Woodsboro. It was named after Captain Tobias D. Wood, who sold the land to the developers.

Early Growth and Development

The developers advertised the surrounding farmlands, attracting many new settlers. By 1908, Woodsboro had grown to include about 25 buildings. These included the hotel, a cotton gin, a lumberyard, and homes. A school was also started around this time.

In 1912, a bank branch opened in Woodsboro. By 1913, the town began to get electricity and lights. By 1914, about 500 people lived in Woodsboro. A group of local business people, called the Commercial Club, worked to improve the town. They helped set up the town's first water system. Woodsboro officially became an incorporated town in 1928.

Woodsboro During the Oil Boom

After 1928, oil was discovered nearby, which caused Woodsboro to grow quickly. Many construction and oilfield workers moved to the area. The town's population jumped to 1,286 by 1930. Even though the Great Depression affected the town in the early 1930s, oil activity picked up again later. By 1941, Woodsboro had 35 businesses and 1,426 people.

The oil and gas industry helped the town's economy for many years. However, oil production slowed down in the 1980s. The population of Woodsboro reached its highest point of 2,081 in 1960. It then slowly decreased to 1,731 residents by 1990.

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  A hurricane shelter/high school gym in Woodsboro, Texas

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  Location of Woodsboro, Texas

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  Map of Refugio County showing Woodsboro

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