Woodway, Texas facts for kids
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Woodway, Texas
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Location of Woodway, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | McLennan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.58 sq mi (17.05 km2) |
| • Land | 6.57 sq mi (17.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
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| • Total | 9,383 |
| • Density | 1,373.73/sq mi (530.40/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
76712
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| Area code(s) | 254 |
| FIPS code | 48-80224 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412306 |
| Website | https://www.woodwaytexas.gov |
Woodway is a city located in McLennan County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 9,383 people lived there. Woodway is part of the larger Waco metropolitan area.
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History of Woodway
Woodway was first settled in 1865 by Burl Kendrick. In the early 1950s, a group of citizens decided to give the area a name. They chose "Woodway" in 1955. This name is a portmanteau, which means it combines parts of two other names. These names were Woodland West and the Village of Midway, both nearby areas. The residents officially made Woodway a city on June 20, 1955.
Geography and Location
Woodway is located in the state of Texas. The city covers a total area of about 6.6 square miles (17.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People and Population
Woodway has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,244 | — | |
| 1970 | 4,819 | 287.4% | |
| 1980 | 7,091 | 47.1% | |
| 1990 | 8,695 | 22.6% | |
| 2000 | 8,733 | 0.4% | |
| 2010 | 8,452 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 9,383 | 11.0% | |
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In 2020, there were 9,383 people living in Woodway. There were 3,177 households and 2,602 families. Most people living in Woodway are White (78.31%). Other groups include Black or African American (4.05%), Asian (2.45%), and Hispanic or Latino (10.56%). Some people are also Native American, Pacific Islander, or of mixed races.
The average age of people in Woodway in 2000 was 44 years old. About 23.9% of the population was under 18. About 15.6% of the population was 65 or older. The average household had 2.58 people.
Arts and Fun Things to Do
Woodway is home to the Carleen Bright Arboretum. An arboretum is like a special garden for trees and plants. This one is 15 acres (6 hectares) big. It has 6 acres (2 hectares) of beautiful gardens. You can also find an amphitheater with a covered gazebo, and a chapel there. Sometimes, you might even see cardinals, which are the official bird of Woodway.
Schools in Woodway
Students in Woodway attend schools in two different school districts. These are the Midway Independent School District and the Waco Independent School District.
