Population 9,555 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Woodlake
Household size in Woodlake
| Period | Woodlake | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.73 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.62 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.53 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.41 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.31 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Woodlake are large by national standards, averaging 3.41 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.73 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Woodlake
| Period | Woodlake | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.4 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.9 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.4 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Woodlake is young: half of its residents are under 35.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 27.4, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Woodlake
| Period | Woodlake | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Woodlake: 17.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 8.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Woodlake has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five California cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Woodlake
Renters in Woodlake
| Period | Woodlake | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.2% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.5% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.8% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Woodlake than nationally: 43.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 42.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northwest. The renter share is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Woodlake
| Period | Woodlake | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.3% of homes in Woodlake are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.7 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Woodlake
| Period | Woodlake | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Woodlake are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Woodlake
| Period | Woodlake | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $644 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $760 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $785 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $933 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$290 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Woodlake pays $933 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $290 a month since 2006–10, up 45%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other California city with 5,000+ people has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Woodlake
Bachelor's degrees in Woodlake
| Period | Woodlake | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Woodlake: 12.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.0 points, mirroring the country. Woodlake has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five California cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Woodlake
| Period | Woodlake | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 59.3% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 66.2% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 60.4% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About four in ten adults in Woodlake never finished high school, well above the national share: only 60.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 4.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 39 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Woodlake
| Period | Woodlake | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Woodlake runs well above the national rate: 9.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 6.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Woodlake compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlake | 3.41 | 35.4 | 17.3% | 43.6% | 5.3% | 1979 | $933 | 12.1% | 60.4% | 9.6% |
| Lemon Cove | 2.67 | 46.4 | 19.0% | 25.7% | 15.2% | 1979 | $1,355 | 32.1% | 89.8% | 3.9% |
| Lind Cove | 3.03 | 42.1 | 15.1% | 36.8% | 10.9% | 1982 | $1,264 | 24.2% | 76.5% | 3.4% |
| Ivanhoe | 3.53 | 32.0 | 23.5% | 34.3% | 6.8% | 1981 | $947 | 16.0% | 58.9% | 3.9% |
| Exeter | 3.09 | 37.4 | 19.6% | 42.1% | 8.0% | 1983 | $1,469 | 19.2% | 86.6% | 7.4% |
| Kaweah | 2.17 | 51.2 | 25.8% | 32.0% | 24.9% | 1983 | $1,587 | 44.0% | 96.1% | 6.0% |
| Farmersville | 3.87 | 29.0 | 27.7% | 35.6% | 5.5% | 1984 | $1,222 | 7.6% | 62.6% | 8.2% |
| Yettem | 4.81 | 34.8 | 63.4% | 47.0% | 6.1% | 1978 | $1,280 | 5.0% | 56.4% | 4.0% |
| Three Rivers | 1.95 | 59.5 | 7.5% | 27.4% | 31.5% | 1981 | $1,082 | 56.2% | 94.7% | 3.3% |
| Cutler | 3.78 | 29.4 | 24.4% | 60.3% | 4.4% | 1978 | $1,243 | 6.7% | 51.0% | 11.9% |
| Visalia | 3.15 | 35.4 | 16.9% | 38.9% | 6.2% | 1989 | $1,676 | 24.2% | 85.9% | 6.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Woodlake. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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