The Woodlands, TX

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The Woodlands Overview

118,402
TOTAL POPULATION
58,206
MALE POPULATION
60,196
FEMALE POPULATION
96.69
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.42
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$72,214
PER CAPITA INCOME
$167,650
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$142,384
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
59.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
40.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
56,085
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

The Woodlands Area Codes

Race in The Woodlands

The most populous races in The Woodlands are White / Caucasian (88,350 | 74.6%), Hispanic or Latino (22,548 | 19.0%), and Two or more Races (14,437 | 12.2%).
Race in The Woodlands
Race# Population% Population
Asian8,5997.3%
Black / African American3,7883.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific110.0%
Hispanic or Latino22,54819.0%
Native / Alaskan1720.2%
White / Caucasian88,35074.6%
Two or more Races14,43712.2%
Some other Race3,0452.6%
Total118,402100.0%

Ancestry in The Woodlands

The most populous ancestries reported in The Woodlands are German (16,065 | 13.6%), English (13,833 | 11.7%), Mexican (13,697 | 11.6%), Irish (10,418 | 8.8%), and French (5,995 | 5.1%), together accounting for 50.7% of all The Woodlands residents.
Ancestry in The Woodlands
Ancestry# Population% Population
African5160.4%
Albanian670.1%
Alsatian190.0%
American5,6494.8%
Arab1,1331.0%
Argentinean8000.7%
Armenian1560.1%
Australian2870.2%
Austrian3990.3%
Basque100.0%
Belgian2750.2%
Belizean250.0%
Bhutanese3050.3%
Bolivian640.1%
Brazilian2500.2%
British1,6851.4%
British West Indian820.1%
Bulgarian190.0%
Burmese2510.2%
Cajun600.1%
Canadian1,0680.9%
Celtic250.0%
Central American1,6231.4%
Cherokee2960.3%
Chickasaw90.0%
Chilean1750.2%
Choctaw630.1%
Colombian1,0760.9%
Comanche100.0%
Costa Rican1550.1%
Creek420.0%
Croatian1950.2%
Cuban2880.2%
Czech1,6211.4%
Czechoslovakian50.0%
Danish4630.4%
Dominican1720.2%
Dutch1,3631.1%
Eastern European5150.4%
Ecuadorian1620.1%
Egyptian160.0%
English13,83311.7%
Estonian80.0%
Ethiopian600.1%
European2,9572.5%
Filipino1590.1%
Finnish3490.3%
French5,9955.1%
French Canadian4950.4%
German16,06513.6%
Greek3990.3%
Guatemalan4410.4%
Guyanese380.0%
Honduran4400.4%
Hungarian3640.3%
Indian (Asian)3,3362.8%
Iranian2300.2%
Irish10,4188.8%
Israeli310.0%
Italian5,2454.4%
Jamaican600.1%
Japanese680.1%
Jordanian130.0%
Kenyan970.1%
Kiowa50.0%
Korean8230.7%
Laotian2470.2%
Latvian250.0%
Lebanese4320.4%
Lithuanian5450.5%
Luxembourger360.0%
Maltese1510.1%
Mexican13,69711.6%
Mexican American Indian130.0%
Mongolian510.0%
Native Hawaiian430.0%
Navajo300.0%
Nicaraguan780.1%
Nigerian2010.2%
Northern European1630.1%
Norwegian1,1791.0%
Okinawan380.0%
Osage510.0%
Pakistani2230.2%
Palestinian840.1%
Panamanian500.0%
Peruvian4700.4%
Polish2,1131.8%
Portuguese1,0360.9%
Pueblo150.0%
Puerto Rican1,2301.0%
Romanian830.1%
Russian9530.8%
Salvadoran4020.3%
Scandinavian9490.8%
Scotch-Irish2,1031.8%
Scottish3,0792.6%
Serbian560.1%
Sierra Leonean80.0%
Slavic2570.2%
Slovak1320.1%
Slovene1410.1%
South African550.1%
South American3,9473.3%
South American Indian90.0%
Spaniard9260.8%
Spanish2860.2%
Sri Lankan1,0140.9%
Subsaharan African1,1240.9%
Swedish1,4261.2%
Swiss2990.3%
Syrian880.1%
Thai2,7852.4%
Turkish4860.4%
Ukrainian5750.5%
Uruguayan1930.2%
Venezuelan1,0070.9%
Vietnamese430.0%
Welsh1,0480.9%
West Indian1240.1%
Yugoslavian30.0%
Zimbabwean80.0%
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Immigrants in The Woodlands

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in The Woodlands came from Latin America (10,586 | 8.9%), Central America (6,303 | 5.3%), Asia (6,196 | 5.2%), Mexico (5,255 | 4.4%), and Europe (3,994 | 3.4%), together accounting for 27.3% of all The Woodlands residents.
Immigrants in The Woodlands
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa7320.6%
Albania190.0%
Argentina9410.8%
Asia6,1965.2%
Australia4980.4%
Belarus1130.1%
Belgium680.1%
Belize310.0%
Bolivia90.0%
Brazil1730.2%
Bulgaria100.0%
Canada1,9951.7%
Caribbean4840.4%
Central America6,3035.3%
Chile2350.2%
China1,7681.5%
Colombia6940.6%
Costa Rica1090.1%
Cuba2150.2%
Czechoslovakia590.1%
Denmark70.0%
Dominican Republic900.1%
Eastern Africa2330.2%
Eastern Asia1,9611.7%
Eastern Europe1,0250.9%
Ecuador2150.2%
Egypt350.0%
El Salvador3650.3%
England5660.5%
Ethiopia600.1%
Europe3,9943.4%
France800.1%
Germany2030.2%
Ghana290.0%
Greece520.0%
Guatemala2570.2%
Guyana140.0%
Honduras1830.2%
Hong Kong1430.1%
Hungary680.1%
India1,4611.2%
Indonesia1440.1%
Iran1650.1%
Israel150.0%
Italy1060.1%
Jamaica660.1%
Japan1060.1%
Kazakhstan190.0%
Kenya720.1%
Korea870.1%
Laos110.0%
Latin America10,5868.9%
Lebanon740.1%
Malaysia2160.2%
Mexico5,2554.4%
Middle Africa110.0%
Moldova320.0%
Netherlands1480.1%
Nicaragua280.0%
Nigeria530.0%
Northern Africa530.0%
Northern Europe2,0391.7%
Norway1170.1%
Oceania5070.4%
Pakistan2800.2%
Panama750.1%
Peru2730.2%
Philippines2480.2%
Poland240.0%
Portugal130.0%
Russia4160.4%
Scotland2270.2%
Senegal790.1%
Serbia310.0%
Singapore1600.1%
South Africa2740.2%
South America3,7993.2%
South Central Asia2,0211.7%
South Eastern Asia1,4891.3%
Southern Europe3410.3%
Spain1700.1%
Sri Lanka850.1%
Switzerland900.1%
Syria180.0%
Taiwan1130.1%
Thailand1270.1%
Trinidad and Tobago1130.1%
Turkey4010.3%
Ukraine2110.2%
Uruguay1230.1%
Venezuela1,1220.9%
Vietnam5760.5%
Western Africa1610.1%
Western Asia7250.6%
Western Europe5890.5%
Yemen720.1%
Zimbabwe400.0%
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Sex and Age in The Woodlands

Sex and Age in The Woodlands

The most populous age groups in The Woodlands are 10 to 14 Years (5,630 | 9.7%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (5,460 | 9.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in The Woodlands
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,716 (6.4%)3,195 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Years4,548 (7.8%)4,606 (7.6%)
10 to 14 Years5,630 (9.7%)5,460 (9.1%)
15 to 19 Years3,762 (6.5%)4,115 (6.8%)
20 to 24 Years2,786 (4.8%)2,399 (4.0%)
25 to 29 Years2,309 (4.0%)2,392 (4.0%)
30 to 34 Years3,002 (5.2%)3,614 (6.0%)
35 to 39 Years3,111 (5.3%)3,278 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Years4,732 (8.1%)4,877 (8.1%)
45 to 49 Years4,972 (8.5%)5,425 (9.0%)
50 to 54 Years4,774 (8.2%)4,608 (7.6%)
55 to 59 Years4,550 (7.8%)4,285 (7.1%)
60 to 64 Years2,845 (4.9%)3,135 (5.2%)
65 to 69 Years2,582 (4.4%)2,955 (4.9%)
70 to 74 Years2,278 (3.9%)2,333 (3.9%)
75 to 79 Years959 (1.7%)1,389 (2.3%)
80 to 84 Years973 (1.7%)985 (1.6%)
85 Years and over677 (1.2%)1,145 (1.9%)
Total58,206 (100.0%)60,196 (100.0%)

Families and Households in The Woodlands

Median Family Size in The Woodlands

The median family size in The Woodlands is 3.20 persons per family, with married-couple families (28,693 | 88.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.26 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (832 | 2.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.43 persons per family.
Median Family Size in The Woodlands
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple28,693 (88.2%)3.26
Single Male/Father832 (2.6%)2.43
Single Female/Mother2,995 (9.2%)2.85
Total Families32,520 (100.0%)3.20

Median Household Size in The Woodlands

The median household size in The Woodlands is 2.73 persons per household, with married-couple households (28,693 | 66.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.29 persons per household. non-family households (10,644 | 24.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
Median Household Size in The Woodlands
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple28,693 (66.5%)3.29
Single Male/Father832 (1.9%)2.63
Single Female/Mother2,995 (6.9%)3.06
Non-family10,644 (24.7%)1.13
Total Households43,164 (100.0%)2.73

Household Size by Marriage Status in The Woodlands

Out of a total of 43,164 households in The Woodlands, 32,520 (75.3%) are family households, while 10,644 (24.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 13,368, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 9,372.
Household Size by Marriage Status in The Woodlands
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-9,372 (21.7%)
2-Person Households13,368 (31.0%)1,209 (2.8%)
3-Person Households6,759 (15.7%)63 (0.2%)
4-Person Households8,251 (19.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households3,155 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households683 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households304 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total32,520 (75.3%)10,644 (24.7%)

Female Fertility in The Woodlands

Fertility by Age in The Woodlands

Average fertility rate in The Woodlands is 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 65.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in The Woodlands
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years520 (65.4%)62.0
35 to 50 years275 (34.6%)19.0
Total795 (100.0%)29.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in The Woodlands

99.1% of women with births (795) in The Woodlands are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 1.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in The Woodlands
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years513 (98.7%)7 (1.3%)
35 to 50 years275 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total788 (99.1%)7 (0.9%)

Fertility by Education in The Woodlands

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in The Woodlands
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma37 (4.6%)21.0
College or Associate's Degree145 (18.2%)24.0
Bachelor's Degree332 (41.8%)35.0
Graduate Degree281 (35.3%)48.0
Total795 (100.0%)29.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in The Woodlands

0.9% of women with births in The Woodlands are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 18.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in The Woodlands
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma30 (81.1%)7 (18.9%)
College or Associate's Degree145 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree332 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree281 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total788 (99.1%)7 (0.9%)

Income in The Woodlands

Income Overview in The Woodlands

Per Capita Income in The Woodlands is $72,214, while median incomes of families and households are $167,650 and $142,384 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income118,402$72,214
Median Family Income32,520$167,650
Mean Family Income32,520$227,284
Median Household Income43,164$142,384
Mean Household Income43,164$196,603
Income Deficit32,520$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)118,40259.47%
Wage / Income Gap ($)118,40240.53¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index118,4020.48

Earnings by Sex in The Woodlands

Average Earnings in The Woodlands are $73,813, $114,337 for men and $46,342 for women, a difference of 59.5%.
Earnings by Sex in The Woodlands
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male33,385 (57.1%)$114,337
Female25,039 (42.9%)$46,342
Total58,424 (100.0%)$73,813

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in The Woodlands

The most common earnings brackets in The Woodlands are $100,000+ for men (18,184 | 54.5%) and $100,000+ for women (5,422 | 21.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in The Woodlands
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,138 (3.4%)1,537 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $4,999770 (2.3%)1,422 (5.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499909 (2.7%)1,125 (4.5%)
$7,500 to $9,999373 (1.1%)597 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $12,499777 (2.3%)753 (3.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999519 (1.5%)629 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499559 (1.7%)760 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999176 (0.5%)172 (0.7%)
$20,000 to $22,499356 (1.1%)544 (2.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999854 (2.6%)690 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999784 (2.4%)1,254 (5.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999549 (1.6%)903 (3.6%)
$35,000 to $39,999612 (1.8%)748 (3.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999305 (0.9%)1,058 (4.2%)
$45,000 to $49,999642 (1.9%)796 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $54,999458 (1.4%)708 (2.8%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,101 (3.3%)2,198 (8.8%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,495 (4.5%)1,233 (4.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,824 (8.5%)2,490 (9.9%)
$100,000+18,184 (54.5%)5,422 (21.6%)
Total33,385 (100.0%)25,039 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in The Woodlands

Average earnings in The Woodlands are $128,560 for men and $54,895 for women, a difference of 57.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $166,718, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $37,019. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $78,011, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $29,107.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in The Woodlands
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$37,019$29,107
High School Diploma$46,433$41,256
College or Associate's Degree$87,194$37,195
Bachelor's Degree$151,729$58,618
Graduate Degree$166,718$78,011
Total$128,560$54,895

Family Income in The Woodlands

Family Income Brackets in The Woodlands

According to the The Woodlands family income data, there are 13,788 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 42.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 163 families (0.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in The Woodlands
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0007482.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991630.5%
$15,000 to $24,9998132.5%
$25,000 to $34,9995201.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991,2033.7%
$50,000 to $74,9992,3747.3%
$75,000 to $99,9993,1229.6%
$100,000 to $149,9995,13815.8%
$150,000 to $199,9994,65014.3%
$200,000+13,78842.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in The Woodlands

6-person families (610 | 1.9%) account for the highest median family income in The Woodlands with $250,001 per family, while 2-person families (13,857 | 42.6%) have the highest median income of $67,920 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in The Woodlands
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families13,857 (42.6%)$135,841
3-Person Families6,456 (19.9%)$176,765
4-Person Families8,462 (26.0%)$228,910
5-Person Families2,978 (9.2%)$190,615
6-Person Families610 (1.9%)$250,001
7+ Person Families157 (0.5%)$118,423
Total32,520 (100.0%)$167,650

Family Income by Number of Earners in The Woodlands

The median family income in The Woodlands is $167,650, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,474) having the highest median family income of $227,750, while families with no earners (4,211) have the lowest median family income of $81,193, accounting for 7.6% and 13.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in The Woodlands
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners4,211 (13.0%)$81,193
1 Earner11,871 (36.5%)$151,993
2 Earners13,964 (42.9%)$202,500
3+ Earners2,474 (7.6%)$227,750
Total32,520 (100.0%)$167,650

Household Income in The Woodlands

Household Income Brackets in The Woodlands

With 14,935 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in The Woodlands, accounting for 34.6% of all households. In contrast, only 691 households (1.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in The Woodlands
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,6833.9%
$10,000 to $14,9996911.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991,5543.6%
$25,000 to $34,9991,0792.5%
$35,000 to $49,9992,5045.8%
$50,000 to $74,9994,1449.6%
$75,000 to $99,9994,2739.9%
$100,000 to $149,9996,64715.4%
$150,000 to $199,9995,61113.0%
$200,000+14,93534.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in The Woodlands

The median household income in The Woodlands is $142,384, with the highest median household income of $179,916 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 18,959 households (43.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $39,564, with 1,061 households (2.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in The Woodlands
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,061 (2.5%)$39,564
25 to 44 Years13,433 (31.1%)$150,499
45 to 64 Years18,959 (43.9%)$179,916
65+ Years9,711 (22.5%)$84,433
Total43,164 (100.0%)$142,384

Poverty in The Woodlands

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in The Woodlands

With 4.1% poverty level for males and 7.2% for females among the residents of The Woodlands, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 187 males (15.5%) and 462 females (12.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in The Woodlands
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years118 (3.2%)88 (2.8%)
5 Years187 (15.5%)43 (8.8%)
6 to 11 Years264 (5.3%)467 (7.3%)
12 to 14 Years307 (7.8%)92 (3.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)58 (7.3%)
16 and 17 Years43 (2.1%)196 (9.1%)
18 to 24 Years214 (5.6%)462 (12.9%)
25 to 34 Years120 (2.3%)299 (5.0%)
35 to 44 Years288 (3.7%)635 (7.8%)
45 to 54 Years221 (2.3%)492 (4.9%)
55 to 64 Years470 (6.4%)707 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years117 (2.5%)360 (6.9%)
75 Years and over21 (0.8%)402 (12.1%)
Total2,370 (4.1%)4,301 (7.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in The Woodlands

According to the poverty statistics in The Woodlands, males aged 15 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 97.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in The Woodlands
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,556 (96.8%)3,107 (97.3%)
5 Years1,021 (84.5%)446 (91.2%)
6 to 11 Years4,684 (94.7%)5,933 (92.7%)
12 to 14 Years3,634 (92.2%)2,955 (97.0%)
15 Years720 (100.0%)733 (92.7%)
16 and 17 Years1,992 (97.9%)1,946 (90.8%)
18 to 24 Years3,579 (94.4%)3,119 (87.1%)
25 to 34 Years5,191 (97.7%)5,707 (95.0%)
35 to 44 Years7,555 (96.3%)7,520 (92.2%)
45 to 54 Years9,512 (97.7%)9,541 (95.1%)
55 to 64 Years6,919 (93.6%)6,698 (90.4%)
65 to 74 Years4,665 (97.6%)4,865 (93.1%)
75 Years and over2,481 (99.2%)2,932 (87.9%)
Total55,509 (95.9%)55,502 (92.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in The Woodlands

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in The Woodlands show that 2.3% or 661 of the total 28,693 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 6.1%, comprising of 154 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in The Woodlands
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children13,856 (97.5%)354 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children11,743 (98.7%)153 (1.3%)
3 or 4 Children2,373 (93.9%)154 (6.1%)
5 or more Children60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total28,032 (97.7%)661 (2.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in The Woodlands

According to the poverty data in The Woodlands, 1.1% or 9 single-father households and 19.9% or 595 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (2.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in The Woodlands
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children9 (2.6%)74 (7.3%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)361 (23.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)127 (33.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Total9 (1.1%)595 (19.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in The Woodlands

The poverty data for The Woodlands shows that 661 of the married-couple family households (2.3%) and 604 of the single-parent households (15.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 154 households (6.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in The Woodlands
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children354 (2.5%)83 (6.1%)
1 or 2 Children153 (1.3%)361 (17.8%)
3 or 4 Children154 (6.1%)127 (32.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Total661 (2.3%)604 (15.8%)

Employment Characteristics in The Woodlands

Employment by Class of Employer in The Woodlands

Among the 52,504 employed individuals in The Woodlands, private company employees (37,052 | 70.6%), self-employed (not incorporated) (3,856 | 7.3%), and local government employees (3,316 | 6.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in The Woodlands
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees37,05270.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3,3056.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,8567.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations3,0335.8%
Local Government Employees3,3166.3%
State Government Employees1,3972.7%
Federal Government Employees5071.0%
Unpaid Family Workers380.1%
Total52,504100.0%

Employment Status by Age in The Woodlands

According to the labor force statistics for The Woodlands, out of the total population over 16 years of age (89,736), 62.5% or 56,085 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 2,973 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 86.4% or 4,062 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.7% or 235 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in The Woodlands
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,496 (23.5%)235 (15.7%)
20 to 24 Years3,453 (66.6%)473 (13.7%)
25 to 29 Years4,062 (86.4%)479 (11.8%)
30 to 34 Years5,286 (79.9%)248 (4.7%)
35 to 44 Years12,958 (81.0%)402 (3.1%)
45 to 54 Years15,724 (79.5%)676 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years6,370 (72.1%)134 (2.1%)
60 to 64 Years3,367 (56.3%)135 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,831 (27.9%)176 (6.2%)
75 Years and over521 (8.5%)27 (5.2%)
Total56,085 (62.5%)2,973 (5.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in The Woodlands

According to labor force statistics for The Woodlands, 77.2% of individuals (47,794) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (61,909) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 2,055 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 78.3% or 33,902 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.4% or 64 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in The Woodlands
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School999 (62.8%)102 (6.4%)
High School Diploma3,572 (77.7%)248 (5.4%)
College / Associate Degree9,306 (74.9%)770 (6.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher33,902 (78.3%)1,602 (3.7%)
Total47,794 (77.2%)2,662 (4.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in The Woodlands

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in The Woodlands are Management (11,398 | 21.5%), Community & Social Service (7,347 | 13.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (6,790 | 12.8%), Business & Financial (5,382 | 10.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (4,316 | 8.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in The Woodlands

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in The Woodlands, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (80.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (80.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (84.9%), Education, Arts & Media (78.8%), and Health Technologists (74.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in The Woodlands
OccupationMaleFemale
Management8,440 (74.1%)2,958 (26.0%)
Business & Financial3,045 (56.6%)2,337 (43.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5,474 (80.6%)1,316 (19.4%)
Computers & Mathematics2,063 (80.2%)510 (19.8%)
Architecture & Engineering2,711 (86.6%)421 (13.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science700 (64.5%)385 (35.5%)
Community & Social Service 2,053 (27.9%)5,294 (72.1%)
Education, Arts & Media174 (21.2%)648 (78.8%)
Legal Services & Support660 (68.7%)301 (31.3%)
Education Instruction & Library654 (15.1%)3,662 (84.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment565 (45.3%)683 (54.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating996 (33.2%)2,005 (66.8%)
Health Technologists620 (25.7%)1,789 (74.3%)
Total (Category)20,008 (59.0%)13,910 (41.0%)
Total (Overall)30,783 (58.0%)22,253 (42.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in The Woodlands are Food Preparation & Serving (1,915 | 3.6%), Personal Care & Service (1,051 | 2.0%), Healthcare Support (509 | 1.0%), Security & Protection (386 | 0.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (277 | 0.5%).
Services Occupations in The Woodlands

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in The Woodlands, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (97.2%), and Law Enforcement (89.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (78.6%), Personal Care & Service (70.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (61.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in The Woodlands
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support109 (21.4%)400 (78.6%)
Security & Protection375 (97.2%)11 (2.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention277 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement98 (89.9%)11 (10.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving865 (45.2%)1,050 (54.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance70 (38.3%)113 (61.8%)
Personal Care & Service308 (29.3%)743 (70.7%)
Total (Category)1,727 (42.7%)2,317 (57.3%)
Total (Overall)30,783 (58.0%)22,253 (42.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in The Woodlands are Sales & Related (6,734 | 12.7%), and Office & Administration (3,808 | 7.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in The Woodlands

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in The Woodlands
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3,775 (56.1%)2,959 (43.9%)
Office & Administration1,244 (32.7%)2,564 (67.3%)
Total (Category)5,019 (47.6%)5,523 (52.4%)
Total (Overall)30,783 (58.0%)22,253 (42.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in The Woodlands are Construction & Extraction (1,197 | 2.3%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (785 | 1.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in The Woodlands

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in The Woodlands
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,127 (94.2%)70 (5.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair785 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)1,912 (96.5%)70 (3.5%)
Total (Overall)30,783 (58.0%)22,253 (42.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in The Woodlands are Transportation (1,539 | 2.9%), Production (556 | 1.1%), and Material Moving (455 | 0.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in The Woodlands

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in The Woodlands
OccupationMaleFemale
Production482 (86.7%)74 (13.3%)
Transportation1,226 (79.7%)313 (20.3%)
Material Moving409 (89.9%)46 (10.1%)
Total (Category)2,117 (83.0%)433 (17.0%)
Total (Overall)30,783 (58.0%)22,253 (42.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in The Woodlands

Employment Industries in The Woodlands

The major employment industries in The Woodlands include Professional & Scientific (7,202 | 13.6%), Educational Services (5,397 | 10.2%), Manufacturing (5,198 | 9.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,948 | 9.3%), and Retail Trade (4,280 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in The Woodlands

Employment Industries by Sex in The Woodlands

The The Woodlands industries that see more men than women are Construction (88.7%), Enterprise Management (80.4%), and Wholesale Trade (79.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (80.1%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (70.7%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (67.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in The Woodlands
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting17 (29.3%)41 (70.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction3,309 (77.4%)968 (22.6%)
Construction1,993 (88.7%)254 (11.3%)
Manufacturing4,009 (77.1%)1,189 (22.9%)
Wholesale Trade2,131 (79.7%)541 (20.3%)
Retail Trade2,042 (47.7%)2,238 (52.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,042 (69.8%)884 (30.2%)
Utilities559 (75.7%)179 (24.2%)
Information544 (70.4%)229 (29.6%)
Finance & Insurance1,548 (60.7%)1,001 (39.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing722 (43.6%)933 (56.4%)
Professional & Scientific4,943 (68.6%)2,259 (31.4%)
Enterprise Management447 (80.4%)109 (19.6%)
Administrative & Support1,018 (70.2%)433 (29.8%)
Educational Services1,075 (19.9%)4,322 (80.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,594 (32.2%)3,354 (67.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation550 (47.1%)617 (52.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,136 (51.8%)1,058 (48.2%)
Public Administration532 (76.1%)167 (23.9%)
Total30,783 (58.0%)22,253 (42.0%)

Education in The Woodlands

School Enrollment in The Woodlands

The most common levels of schooling among the 33,688 students in The Woodlands are middle school (9,034 | 26.8%), elementary school (8,024 | 23.8%), and high school (7,548 | 22.4%).
School Enrollment in The Woodlands
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,9435.8%
Kindergarten1,4964.4%
Elementary School8,02423.8%
Middle School9,03426.8%
High School7,54822.4%
College / Undergraduate3,61010.7%
Graduate / Professional2,0336.0%
Total33,688100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in The Woodlands

Out of a total of 33,688 students who are enrolled in schools in The Woodlands, 5,828 (17.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 27,860 (82.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,220 (74.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5,100 (90.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in The Woodlands
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds425 (25.8%)1,220 (74.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old7,369 (85.3%)1,266 (14.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds9,504 (86.7%)1,456 (13.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds5,100 (90.1%)559 (9.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,201 (77.5%)349 (22.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,863 (77.9%)529 (22.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,089 (89.5%)128 (10.5%)
35 Years and over1,313 (80.5%)317 (19.5%)
Total27,860 (82.7%)5,828 (17.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in The Woodlands

Business (14,387 | 26.1%), engineering (9,087 | 16.5%), education (4,259 | 7.7%), science & technology (3,801 | 6.9%), and social sciences (3,220 | 5.8%) are the most common fields of study among 55,163 individuals in The Woodlands who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in The Woodlands
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2,0953.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,7475.0%
Physical & Health Sciences2,7415.0%
Psychology2,0643.7%
Social Sciences3,2205.8%
Engineering9,08716.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies4950.9%
Science & Technology3,8016.9%
Business14,38726.1%
Education4,2597.7%
Literature & Languages1,9373.5%
Liberal Arts & History1,7303.1%
Visual & Performing Arts1,5792.9%
Communications2,3374.2%
Arts & Humanities2,6844.9%
Total55,163100.0%

Transportation & Commute in The Woodlands

Vehicle Availability by Sex in The Woodlands

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in The Woodlands are males with 2 vehicles (16,580, accounting for 54.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (10,297, making up 76.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in The Woodlands
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle525 (1.7%)236 (1.1%)
1 Vehicle3,889 (12.7%)4,418 (20.3%)
2 Vehicles16,580 (54.0%)10,297 (47.2%)
3 Vehicles6,843 (22.3%)4,460 (20.5%)
4 Vehicles2,518 (8.2%)2,086 (9.6%)
5 or more Vehicles342 (1.1%)300 (1.4%)
Total30,697 (100.0%)21,797 (100.0%)

Commute Time in The Woodlands

The most frequently occuring commute durations in The Woodlands are 15 to 19 minutes (7,061 commuters, 16.3%), 10 to 14 minutes (6,531 commuters, 15.1%), and 20 to 24 minutes (5,398 commuters, 12.5%).
Commute Time in The Woodlands
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes9732.2%
5 to 9 Minutes3,4718.0%
10 to 14 Minutes6,53115.1%
15 to 19 Minutes7,06116.3%
20 to 24 Minutes5,39812.5%
25 to 29 Minutes2,7136.3%
30 to 34 Minutes4,32810.0%
35 to 39 Minutes1,2793.0%
40 to 44 Minutes1,8854.4%
45 to 59 Minutes4,0939.5%
60 to 89 Minutes4,58610.6%
90 or more Minutes9292.1%

Commute Time by Sex in The Woodlands

The most common commute times in The Woodlands are 10 to 14 minutes (3,787 commuters, 14.6%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (3,428 commuters, 19.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in The Woodlands
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes405 (1.6%)568 (3.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,548 (6.0%)1,923 (11.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,787 (14.6%)2,744 (15.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes3,633 (14.0%)3,428 (19.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes3,490 (13.5%)1,908 (11.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,305 (5.0%)1,408 (8.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,459 (9.5%)1,869 (10.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes825 (3.2%)454 (2.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,642 (6.4%)243 (1.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,761 (10.7%)1,332 (7.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes3,317 (12.8%)1,269 (7.3%)
90 or more Minutes704 (2.7%)225 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in The Woodlands

The most frequent times of departure to work in The Woodlands are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (4,888, 18.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (3,083, 17.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in The Woodlands
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,047 (4.1%)194 (1.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM1,108 (4.3%)446 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,368 (5.3%)554 (3.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,702 (6.6%)772 (4.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,998 (11.6%)1,761 (10.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM4,888 (18.9%)2,585 (14.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,225 (12.5%)3,083 (17.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,985 (11.5%)2,215 (12.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,671 (6.5%)1,491 (8.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,349 (9.1%)1,474 (8.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM616 (2.4%)747 (4.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM271 (1.1%)204 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM912 (3.5%)899 (5.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM736 (2.8%)946 (5.4%)
Total25,876 (100.0%)17,371 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in The Woodlands

Occupancy by Ownership in The Woodlands

Of the total 43,164 dwellings in The Woodlands, owner-occupied units account for 31,338 (72.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 11,826 (27.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in The Woodlands
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units31,33872.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units11,82627.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units43,164100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in The Woodlands

Occupancy by Household Size in The Woodlands
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household9,37221.7%
2-Person Household14,57733.8%
3-Person Household6,82215.8%
4+ Person Household12,39328.7%
Total Housing Units43,164100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in The Woodlands

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in The Woodlands
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household4,825 (51.5%)4,547 (48.5%)
2-Person Household10,823 (74.3%)3,754 (25.8%)
3-Person Household5,393 (79.0%)1,429 (20.9%)
4+ Person Household10,297 (83.1%)2,096 (16.9%)
Total Housing Units31,338 (72.6%)11,826 (27.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in The Woodlands

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in The Woodlands
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School360 (45.7%)428 (54.3%)
High School Diploma1,662 (60.3%)1,096 (39.7%)
College/Associate Degree5,541 (57.9%)4,036 (42.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher23,775 (79.1%)6,266 (20.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in The Woodlands

Occupancy by Age of Householder in The Woodlands
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5,89313.7%
35 to 44 Years8,60119.9%
45 to 54 Years10,28123.8%
55 to 64 Years8,67820.1%
65 to 74 Years5,78413.4%
75 to 84 Years2,8036.5%
85 Years and Over1,1242.6%
Total43,164100.0%

Housing Finances in The Woodlands

Median Income by Occupancy in The Woodlands

Median Income by Occupancy in The Woodlands
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied31,338 (72.6%)$165,509
Renter-Occupied11,826 (27.4%)$84,530
Average43,164 (100.0%)$142,384

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in The Woodlands

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in The Woodlands
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000700 (2.2%)532 (4.5%)
$5,000 to $9,999330 (1.1%)111 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999182 (0.6%)524 (4.4%)
$15,000 to $19,999278 (0.9%)315 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $24,999287 (0.9%)679 (5.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999718 (2.3%)376 (3.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,347 (4.3%)1,171 (9.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,557 (8.2%)1,607 (13.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,966 (9.5%)1,292 (10.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,610 (14.7%)2,057 (17.4%)
$150,000 or more17,363 (55.4%)3,162 (26.7%)
Total31,338 (100.0%)11,826 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in The Woodlands

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in The Woodlands
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300186 (0.6%)413 (3.5%)
$300 to $499605 (1.9%)263 (2.2%)
$500 to $7993,079 (9.8%)128 (1.1%)
$800 to $9991,643 (5.2%)489 (4.1%)
$1,000 to $1,4994,682 (14.9%)3,069 (26.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9994,150 (13.2%)2,921 (24.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4994,245 (13.6%)1,682 (14.2%)
$2,500 to $2,9992,902 (9.3%)669 (5.7%)
$3,000 or more9,846 (31.4%)1,698 (14.4%)
Total31,338 (100.0%)11,826 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in The Woodlands

Housing Structures in The Woodlands

Housing Structures in The Woodlands
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached32,96476.4%
Single Unit, Attached2,3815.5%
2 Unit Apartments1530.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments180.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9052.1%
10 or more Apartments6,56415.2%
Mobile Home / Other1790.4%
Total43,164100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in The Woodlands

Housing Structures by Occupancy in The Woodlands
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached29,228 (88.7%)3,736 (11.3%)
Single Unit, Attached1,457 (61.2%)924 (38.8%)
2 Unit Apartments38 (24.8%)115 (75.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments256 (28.3%)649 (71.7%)
10 or more Apartments223 (3.4%)6,341 (96.6%)
Mobile Home / Other136 (76.0%)43 (24.0%)
Total31,338 (72.6%)11,826 (27.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in The Woodlands

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in The Woodlands
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room10 (0.0%)259 (2.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms290 (0.9%)4,523 (38.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms3,841 (12.3%)3,377 (28.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms8,035 (25.6%)2,107 (17.8%)
8 or more Rooms19,162 (61.2%)1,560 (13.2%)
Total31,338 (100.0%)11,826 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in The Woodlands

Housing Structure by Heating Type in The Woodlands
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas25,644 (81.8%)3,953 (33.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas345 (1.1%)150 (1.3%)
Electricity5,297 (16.9%)7,623 (64.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene45 (0.1%)16 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used7 (0.0%)84 (0.7%)
Total31,338 (100.0%)11,826 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in The Woodlands

Household Vehicle Usage in The Woodlands
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle347 (1.1%)1,309 (11.1%)
1 Vehicle6,244 (19.9%)5,066 (42.8%)
2 Vehicles16,367 (52.2%)4,433 (37.5%)
3 or more Vehicles8,380 (26.7%)1,018 (8.6%)
Total31,338 (100.0%)11,826 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in The Woodlands

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in The Woodlands

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units11,42919,909
Median Property Value$439,000$466,800
Median Household Income$128,378$12,322
Monthly Housing Costs$1,060$9,224
Real Estate Taxes$6,780$313

Property Value by Mortgage Status in The Woodlands

Property Value by Mortgage Status in The Woodlands
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000174 (1.5%)184 (0.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99943 (0.4%)24 (0.1%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,581 (22.6%)3,538 (17.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9994,154 (36.3%)7,330 (36.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,277 (19.9%)4,243 (21.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,248 (10.9%)2,764 (13.9%)
$1,000,000 or more952 (8.3%)1,826 (9.2%)
Total11,429 (100.0%)19,909 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in The Woodlands

Household Income by Mortgage Status in The Woodlands
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000690 (6.0%)183 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $24,999511 (4.5%)340 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999396 (3.5%)236 (1.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999712 (6.2%)322 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,085 (9.5%)635 (3.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,156 (10.1%)1,472 (7.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,838 (16.1%)1,810 (9.1%)
$150,000 or more5,041 (44.1%)2,772 (13.9%)
Total11,429 (100.0%)19,909 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in The Woodlands

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in The Woodlands
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,864 (25.1%)190,316 (955.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x2,231 (19.5%)5,761 (28.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,436 (12.6%)6,668 (33.5%)
4.0x or more4,747 (41.5%)2,575 (12.9%)
Total11,429 (100.0%)19,909 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in The Woodlands

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in The Woodlands
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800308 (2.7%)165 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,499454 (4.0%)124 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,49910,429 (91.2%)253 (1.3%)
Total11,429 (100.0%)19,909 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in The Woodlands

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in The Woodlands

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in The Woodlands
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years8,429 (97.9%)179 (2.1%)
6 to 18 Years24,004 (94.4%)1,428 (5.6%)
19 to 25 Years6,303 (93.3%)450 (6.7%)
26 to 34 Years8,830 (82.4%)1,884 (17.6%)
35 to 44 Years14,315 (89.7%)1,645 (10.3%)
45 to 54 Years18,669 (94.5%)1,097 (5.6%)
55 to 64 Years13,652 (92.3%)1,142 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years9,990 (99.8%)17 (0.2%)
75 Years and older5,830 (99.9%)6 (0.1%)
Total110,022 (93.3%)7,848 (6.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in The Woodlands

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in The Woodlands
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born8,429 (97.9%)179 (2.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen24,004 (94.4%)1,428 (5.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen6,303 (93.3%)450 (6.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in The Woodlands

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in The Woodlands
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0006,358 (84.0%)1,213 (16.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9995,786 (85.0%)1,025 (15.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,025 (86.0%)1,308 (14.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,501 (88.9%)1,056 (11.1%)
$100,000 and over81,277 (96.2%)3,204 (3.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in The Woodlands

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in The Woodlands
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6752 (8.7%)7,677 (89.2%)
6 to 18 Years1,954 (7.7%)22,533 (88.6%)
19 to 25 Years347 (5.1%)6,084 (90.1%)
25 to 34 Years304 (2.8%)8,595 (80.2%)
35 to 44 Years478 (3.0%)14,156 (88.7%)
45 to 54 Years724 (3.7%)18,323 (92.7%)
55 to 64 Years549 (3.7%)13,363 (90.3%)
65 to 74 Years9,012 (90.1%)5,911 (59.1%)
75 Years and over5,786 (99.1%)3,875 (66.4%)
Total19,906 (16.9%)100,517 (85.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in The Woodlands

Disability Status by Sex by Age in The Woodlands
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)39 (1.2%)
5 to 17 Years361 (2.8%)543 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years395 (4.3%)230 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,244 (5.0%)660 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years533 (11.2%)967 (18.5%)
75 Years and over1,136 (45.4%)1,574 (47.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in The Woodlands

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in The Woodlands: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years109 (0.8%)29 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)29 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years529 (2.1%)112 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years262 (5.5%)305 (5.8%)
75 Years and over785 (31.4%)552 (16.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in The Woodlands: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)39 (1.2%)
5 to 17 Years50 (0.4%)122 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years7 (0.1%)17 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years316 (1.3%)191 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years93 (1.9%)186 (3.6%)
75 Years and over74 (3.0%)358 (10.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in The Woodlands: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years149 (1.1%)461 (3.5%)
18 to 34 Years374 (4.1%)121 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years264 (1.1%)231 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years76 (1.6%)188 (3.6%)
75 Years and over88 (3.5%)459 (13.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in The Woodlands: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)32 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years9 (0.1%)104 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years516 (2.1%)303 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years254 (5.3%)568 (10.9%)
75 Years and over447 (17.9%)1,293 (38.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in The Woodlands: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years23 (0.2%)206 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years23 (0.3%)50 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years150 (0.6%)151 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years121 (2.5%)97 (1.9%)
75 Years and over109 (4.4%)495 (14.8%)

Technology Access in The Woodlands

Computing Device Access in The Woodlands

Computing Device Access in The Woodlands
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop40,67694.2%
Smartphone41,31795.7%
Tablet34,76880.5%
No Computing Device6721.6%
Total43,164100.0%

Internet Access in The Woodlands

Internet Access in The Woodlands
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home38,32088.8%
Cellular Data Only2,4605.7%
Satellite Internet2,8916.7%
No Internet1,5463.6%
Total43,164100.0%

The Woodlands Summary

The Woodlands, Texas is a master-planned community located in Montgomery County, Texas, approximately 28 miles north of Houston. It is a census-designated place (CDP) and an unincorporated area. The Woodlands is one of the most affluent communities in the Houston metropolitan area and is home to many corporate headquarters, including Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, Huntsman Corporation, and Woodforest National Bank.

History

The Woodlands was founded in 1974 by George P. Mitchell, a Houston oilman and real estate developer. Mitchell envisioned a self-sustaining community that would provide a high quality of life for its residents. He purchased the land that would become The Woodlands and began developing the area. The first homes were built in 1974 and the first shopping center opened in 1975.
The Woodlands was incorporated as a special-purpose district in 1977 and was designated as a township in 1981. The township was designed to be a self-governing entity, with its own elected officials and services. The Woodlands Township is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors, which is elected by the residents of The Woodlands.

Geography

The Woodlands is located in Montgomery County, Texas, approximately 28 miles north of Houston. It is situated in the southeastern corner of the county, near the border with Harris County. The Woodlands covers an area of approximately 43 square miles and is bordered by the cities of Conroe, Spring, and Shenandoah.
The Woodlands is divided into nine villages, each with its own distinct character and amenities. The villages are Alden Bridge, College Park, Creekside Park, Grogan’s Mill, Indian Springs, Panther Creek, Sterling Ridge, and The Woodlands Hills.

Economy

The Woodlands is home to many corporate headquarters, including Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, Huntsman Corporation, and Woodforest National Bank. The Woodlands is also home to several major medical centers, including Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital, Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, and Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands.
The Woodlands is a major employment center for the Houston metropolitan area. The Woodlands is home to more than 1,000 businesses, including many Fortune 500 companies. The Woodlands is also home to several shopping centers, including The Woodlands Mall, Market Street, and The Woodlands Waterway.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, The Woodlands had a population of 93,847. The racial makeup of The Woodlands was 79.2% White, 8.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 5.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.2% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in The Woodlands was $95,867, and the median income for a family was $106,867. The per capita income for The Woodlands was $45,867. About 3.2% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of The Woodlands?
Total Population of The Woodlands is 118,402.
What is the Total Male Population of The Woodlands?
Total Male Population of The Woodlands is 58,206.
What is the Total Female Population of The Woodlands?
Total Female Population of The Woodlands is 60,196.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in The Woodlands?
There are 96.69 Males per 100 Females in The Woodlands.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in The Woodlands?
There are 103.42 Females per 100 Males in The Woodlands.
What is the Median Population Age in The Woodlands?
Median Population Age in The Woodlands is 40.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in The Woodlands
Average Family Size in The Woodlands is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in The Woodlands
Average Household Size in The Woodlands is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in The Woodlands?
Per Capita income in The Woodlands is $72,214.
What is the Median Family Income in The Woodlands?
Median Family Income in The Woodlands is $167,650.
What is the Median Household income in The Woodlands?
Median Household Income in The Woodlands is $142,384.
What is Income or Wage Gap in The Woodlands?
Income or Wage Gap in The Woodlands is 59.5%.
Women in The Woodlands earn 40.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in The Woodlands?
Inequality or Gini Index in The Woodlands is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in The Woodlands?
There are 56,085 People in the Labor Forcein in The Woodlands.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in The Woodlands?
62.5% of People are in the Labor Force in The Woodlands.
What is the Unemployment Rate in The Woodlands?
Unemployment Rate in The Woodlands is 5.3%.