Wyldwood, Texas facts for kids
Wyldwood is a small community located in Bastrop County, Texas, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. It's like a town, but it doesn't have its own local government.
In 2020, about 3,694 people lived in Wyldwood. It's a quiet place that offers a mix of country living and easy access to nearby cities.
Quick facts for kids
Wyldwood, Texas
|
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bastrop |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.1 sq mi (31.4 km2) |
| • Land | 12.1 sq mi (31.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 3,694 |
| • Density | 305.3/sq mi (117.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78612
|
| FIPS code | 48-80350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867576 |
Where is Wyldwood?
Wyldwood is located in central Texas. It is about seven miles west of the city of Bastrop. The exact coordinates are 30°07′48″N 97°27′15″W / 30.130002°N 97.454113°W.
The community covers a total area of about 12.1 square miles (31 km2). Most of this area is land, with only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), being water.
Who Lives in Wyldwood?
The population of Wyldwood has grown over the years. In 2000, there were 2,310 people living there. By 2020, the population had increased to 3,694 people.
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 3,694 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 |
|||
In 2020, there were 905 households and 663 families in Wyldwood. The people living in Wyldwood come from many different backgrounds. About 48.92% of the people were White (not Hispanic or Latino). About 41.26% of the people were Hispanic or Latino. Other groups included Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races.
Education in Wyldwood
Students in Wyldwood attend schools that are part of the Bastrop Independent School District. This school district serves the educational needs of the community.
Most elementary school students go to Bluebonnet Elementary School. Some students attend Cedar Creek Elementary School. All students in Wyldwood then move on to Cedar Creek Intermediate School. After that, they attend Cedar Creek Middle School. Finally, they go to Cedar Creek High School.
See also
In Spanish: Wyldwood para niños
