Woodward township is located in Centre County Pennsylvania. Woodward township has a 2024 population of 3,583. Woodward township is currently declining at a rate of -6.23% annually and its population has decreased by -13.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,135 in 2020.
The average household income in Woodward township is $85,927 with a poverty rate of 14.82%. The median age in Woodward township is 42.4 years: 41 years for males, and 49 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Woodward township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,526 | 62.79% |
| Black or African American | 966 | 24.01% |
| Two or more races | 322 | 8% |
| Other race | 168 | 4.18% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 768 | 2.21 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Married | 370 | 2.78 | 95.4 | 4.6 |
| Non Family | 268 | 1.14 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Female | 76 | 2.68 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Male | 54 | 2.87 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
78.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 416 | 11.79% |
| Associates Degree | 286 | 8.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 157 | 4.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 95 | 2.69% |
| High School Graduate | 1,804 | 51.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 121 | 3.43% |
| Some College | 650 | 18.42% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,095 | 1,888 | 203 |
| Black | 910 | 687 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 360 | 249 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 272 | 233 | 25 |
| Other Race | 168 | 106 | 6 |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | 7 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 36.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,500 | $71,250 | $58,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,967 | $0 | $59,022 |
| High School Graduate | $38,542 | $33,929 | $43,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,333 | $40,833 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,490 | $42,500 | $50,417 |
| Some College | $53,583 | $65,357 | $44,583 |
$46,490
Average Earnings
$42,500
Average Male
$50,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.7% of Woodward township residents speak only English, while 11.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,555 | 231 | 14.86% |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 6 | 54.55% |
| Multiple | 125 | 6 | 4.8% |
14.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.27%
Male Poverty Rate
16.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Woodward township is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Woodward township is Multiple, with 4.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.26% |
| Some College | 10.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 87.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Employed | 6.4% |
| Female Employed | 5.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,333 | $103,066 |
| Households | $61,500 | $85,927 |
| Married Families | $96,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,941 | $51,193 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.6%
Male Marriage Rate
54.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
329
Number of Veterans
319
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 108 |
| Second Gulf War | 74 |
| First Gulf War | 68 |
| Korea | 39 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 98 |
| 55 to 64 | 95 |
| 75+ | 64 |
| 65 to 74 | 52 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 258 | 11.54% |
| Hispanic | 49 | 13.17% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 15.83% |
| Black | 27 | 2.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
23.4%
Labor Force Participation
22%
Employment Rate
6%
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
79.07%
Born in Woodward township
98.76%
Native Born
1.24%
Foreign Born
0.97%
Non Citizen
0.27%
Naturalized
98.76% of Woodward township residents were born in the United States, with 79.07% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,393 | -238 | -9.05% |
| 2028 | 2,631 | -238 | -8.3% |
| 2027 | 2,869 | -238 | -7.66% |
| 2026 | 3,107 | -238 | -7.12% |
| 2025 | 3,345 | -238 | -6.64% |
| 2024 | 3,583 | -238 | -6.23% |
| 2023 | 3,821 | -238 | -5.86% |
| 2022 | 4,059 | 50 | 1.25% |
| 2021 | 4,009 | -126 | -3.05% |
| 2020 | 4,135 | 140 | 3.5% |
| 2019 | 3,995 | -146 | -3.53% |
| 2018 | 4,141 | 58 | 1.42% |
| 2017 | 4,083 | -16 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 4,099 | 53 | 1.31% |
| 2015 | 4,046 | -102 | -2.46% |
| 2014 | 4,148 | -50 | -1.19% |
| 2013 | 4,198 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 4,195 | 262 | 6.66% |
| 2011 | 3,933 | -62 | -1.55% |
| 2010 | 3,995 | 0 | 0% |