Woodson is a CDP located in Pulaski County Arkansas. Woodson has a 2024 population of 704. Woodson is currently growing at a rate of 3.23% annually and its population has increased by 18.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 596 in 2020.
The average household income in Woodson is $31,433 with a poverty rate of 24.21%. The median age in Woodson is 47.1 years: 62.1 years for males, and 32.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Woodson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 573 | 86.69% |
| White | 88 | 13.31% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 173 | 3.82 | 65.9 | 34.1 |
| Female | 85 | 5.68 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
| Non Family | 46 | 0 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Married | 42 | 3.14 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.65
Average Family Size
3.82
Average Household Size
65.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 27 | 5.19% |
| Associates Degree | 17 | 3.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 33 | 6.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 179 | 34.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 136 | 26.15% |
| Some College | 128 | 24.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 432 | 300 | 33 |
| White | 88 | 57 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 69.44%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 7.64%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Woodson residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 573 | 136 | 23.73% |
| White | 88 | 24 | 27.27% |
24.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.53%
Male Poverty Rate
29.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Woodson is White, with 27.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Woodson is Black, with 23.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 57.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.99% |
| Some College | 20% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,896 | $41,569 |
| Households | - | $31,433 |
| Married Families | $38,958 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $2,499 | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.9%
Male Marriage Rate
30.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6
Number of Veterans
6
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 6 | 1.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.5%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.78%
Born in Woodson
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Woodson residents were born in the United States, with 85.78% having been born in Arkansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 704 | 22 | 3.23% |
| 2023 | 682 | 21 | 3.18% |
| 2022 | 661 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 661 | 65 | 10.91% |
| 2020 | 596 | 230 | 62.84% |
| 2019 | 366 | 99 | 37.08% |
| 2018 | 267 | -60 | -18.35% |
| 2017 | 327 | -139 | -29.83% |
| 2016 | 466 | 11 | 2.42% |
| 2015 | 455 | 71 | 18.49% |
| 2014 | 384 | 114 | 42.22% |
| 2013 | 270 | -38 | -12.34% |
| 2012 | 308 | 120 | 63.83% |
| 2011 | 188 | -215 | -53.35% |
| 2010 | 403 | 0 | 0% |