The Woodlands is a CDP located in Montgomery County Texas. The Woodlands has a 2024 population of 122,494. The Woodlands is currently growing at a rate of 1.7% annually and its population has increased by 6.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 114,532 in 2020.
The average household income in The Woodlands is $196,603 with a poverty rate of 5.67%. The median age in The Woodlands is 40.7 years: 40.3 years for males, and 41 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of The Woodlands was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88,350 | 74.62% |
| Two or more races | 14,437 | 12.19% |
| Asian | 8,599 | 7.26% |
| Black or African American | 3,788 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 3,045 | 2.57% |
| Native American | 172 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.01% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 43,164 | 2.73 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Married | 28,693 | 3.29 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Non Family | 10,644 | 1.13 | 50 | 50 |
| Female | 2,995 | 3.06 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Male | 832 | 2.63 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
72.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,194 | 1.53% |
| Associates Degree | 4,165 | 5.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31,060 | 39.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 20,779 | 26.58% |
| High School Graduate | 7,418 | 9.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 907 | 1.16% |
| Some College | 12,662 | 16.19% |
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 | 55,181 | 54,391 | 36,964 |
| Hispanic | 12,606 | 11,941 | 8,057 |
| 2+ Races | 7,110 | 6,885 | 4,231 |
| Asian | 5,622 | 5,241 | 4,218 |
| Black | 2,601 | 2,449 | 1,435 |
| Other Race | 2,001 | 1,815 | 1,134 |
| Native American | 105 | 101 | 63 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $103,158 | $151,729 | $58,618 |
| Graduate Degree | $128,221 | $166,718 | $78,011 |
| High School Graduate | $41,868 | $46,433 | $41,256 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,350 | $37,019 | $29,107 |
| Overall | $86,087 | $128,560 | $54,895 |
| Some College | $48,234 | $87,194 | $37,195 |
$86,087
Average Earnings
$128,560
Average Male
$54,895
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.77% of The Woodlands residents speak only English, while 22.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 22,495 | 2,772 | 12.32% |
| White | 78,166 | 2,675 | 3.42% |
| Multiple | 14,389 | 1,573 | 10.93% |
| Black | 3,755 | 431 | 11.48% |
| Other | 2,996 | 385 | 12.85% |
| Asian | 8,599 | 195 | 2.27% |
| Native | 172 | 30 | 17.44% |
5.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.09%
Male Poverty Rate
7.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in The Woodlands is Native, with 17.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in The Woodlands is Asian, with 2.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.87% |
| High School | 8.99% |
| Some College | 8.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 8.53% |
| Female Employed | 2.98% |
| Female Unemployed | 2.48% |
| Male Employed | 2.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $167,650 | $227,284 |
| Households | $142,384 | $196,603 |
| Married Families | $191,185 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,884 | $98,920 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
69.3%
Male Marriage Rate
61.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,884
Number of Veterans
3,419
Male Veterans
465
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 1,154 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,006 |
| Vietnam | 963 |
| Korea | 284 |
| World War II | 88 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,405 |
| 75+ | 970 |
| 65 to 74 | 715 |
| 55 to 64 | 539 |
| 18 to 34 | 255 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,177 | 4.83% |
| Hispanic | 632 | 4.53% |
| Black | 362 | 12.25% |
| 2+ Races | 302 | 3.73% |
| Other Race | 37 | 1.67% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
39.49%
Born in The Woodlands
79.72%
Native Born
20.28%
Foreign Born
11.61%
Non Citizen
8.66%
Naturalized
79.72% of The Woodlands residents were born in the United States, with 39.49% having been born in Texas. 11.61% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 122,494 | 2,046 | 1.7% |
| 2023 | 120,448 | 2,046 | 1.73% |
| 2022 | 118,402 | 2,686 | 2.32% |
| 2021 | 115,716 | 1,184 | 1.03% |
| 2020 | 114,532 | 713 | 0.63% |
| 2019 | 113,819 | 3,976 | 3.62% |
| 2018 | 109,843 | 235 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 109,608 | 1,235 | 1.14% |
| 2016 | 108,373 | 2,660 | 2.52% |
| 2015 | 105,713 | 2,802 | 2.72% |
| 2014 | 102,911 | 1,488 | 1.47% |
| 2013 | 101,423 | 3,472 | 3.54% |
| 2012 | 97,951 | 1,446 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 96,505 | 2,658 | 2.83% |
| 2010 | 93,847 | 0 | 0% |