Woodloch, Texas

Woodloch, Texas
Town

Location of Woodloch, Texas
Coordinates: 30°13′5″N 95°24′37″W / 30.21806°N 95.41028°W / 30.21806; -95.41028Coordinates: 30°13′5″N 95°24′37″W / 30.21806°N 95.41028°W / 30.21806; -95.41028
Country United States
State Texas
County Montgomery
Incorporated 1974
Government[1]
 • Mayor Diane Lincoln
 • Aldermen Courtney Brown
Andy Brown
Ralph Leino
Robert Ray
Area
 • Total 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2)
 • Land 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 108 ft (33 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 207
 • Density 2,070.0/sq mi (1,035.0/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
FIPS code 48-80144[2]
GNIS feature ID 1388602[3]

Woodloch is a town in Montgomery County, Texas, United States. The population was 207 at the 2010 census. As of 2017, the current mayor is Diane Lincoln.[1]

Geography

Woodloch is located at 30°13′5″N 95°24′37″W / 30.21806°N 95.41028°W / 30.21806; -95.41028 (30.217963, -95.410255).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), all of it land.

Government

Woodloch is a Type B, General Law municipality, with a Mayor, five Aldermen, a Public Works Director and a City Secretary. The council meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month, 7:00 PM at City Hall.[1]

In the Texas Senate, Woodloch is part of District 4, represented by Republican Brandon Creighton. In the Texas House of Representatives, Woodloch is part of District 15, represented by Republican Mark Keough.[5]

In the United States Senate, Republicans John Cornyn and Ted Cruz represent the entire state of Texas. In the United States House of Representatives, Woodloch is part of District 8, represented by Republican Kevin Brady.[5]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1980351—
1990291−17.1%
2000247−15.1%
2010207−16.2%
Est. 2016215[6]3.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the 2010 United States Census,[8] there were 207 people, 68 households, and 58 families residing in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 93.7% White, 3.4% Black or African American, 1.9% other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.7% of the population.

There were 68 households out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 85.3% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.7% were non-families. 13.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 3.26

In the town, the population was spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.3 years. For every 100 females there were 105.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.

In the 2015 American Community Survey, The median income for a household in the town was $76,875 and the median income for a family was $83,750. Males had median earnings of $36,042 versus $25,417 for females. The per capita income for the town was $38,371. 2.3% of the population and none of its families were below the poverty line.

Education

Woodloch is served by Conroe Independent School District[9] and the North Harris Montgomery Community College District.

References

  1. 1 2 3 City of Woodloch Accessed on June 21, 2017.
  2. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. 1 2 Who Represents Me: Woodloch. Texas Legislative Council. Accessed on June 21, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ↑ American Factfinder: Woodloch Town, Texas. 2010 United States Census Bureau. Accessed on June 23, 2017.
  9. ↑ Maps and Zones Conroe Independent School District. Accessed on June 23, 2017.
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