Population 5,711 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Woodlawn Lake
Household size in Woodlawn Lake
| Period | Woodlawn Lake | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.95 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.25 | 3.10 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.84 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.01 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.70 people per household, Woodlawn Lake sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the wider San Antonio area, where it has 2.84 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.95, 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 Woodlawn Lake
| Period | Woodlawn Lake | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.0 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.1 | 35.7 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.0 | 36.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.7 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.7 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Woodlawn Lake is 43.7 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.0, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of San Antonio's 119 neighborhoods, only 11 are older.
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 Woodlawn Lake
| Period | Woodlawn Lake | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 13.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 14.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 13.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Woodlawn Lake as they are nationally: 12.2%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the San Antonio area overall (13.3%). The single-parent share is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Woodlawn Lake
Renters in Woodlawn Lake
| Period | Woodlawn Lake | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.5% | 34.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.9% | 37.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.3% | 37.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.9% | 36.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Woodlawn Lake than nationally: 44.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. More than half of owners (55.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the south. The renter share has edged down 0.6 points since 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 Woodlawn Lake
| Period | Woodlawn Lake | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 9.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 8.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Woodlawn Lake: 20.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 11.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Woodlawn Lake
| Period | Woodlawn Lake | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1945 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1948 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +9 | +8 | +6 |
Woodlawn Lake is a place of older homes: half were built before 1948, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the southeast. Few San Antonio neighborhoods have older homes: only four of 119.
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 Woodlawn Lake
| Period | Woodlawn Lake | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $632 | $906 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $722 | $1,022 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $819 | $1,173 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,130 | $1,527 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$497 | +$621 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Woodlawn Lake costs $1,130 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $497 a month from 2006–10, a 79% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the center.
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 Woodlawn Lake
Bachelor's degrees in Woodlawn Lake
| Period | Woodlawn Lake | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 27.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 33.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Woodlawn Lake: 10.1% 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 edged up 1.3 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Woodlawn Lake
| Period | Woodlawn Lake | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 60.8% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 61.1% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 64.5% | 85.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 65.0% | 88.1% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +4.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a third of adults in Woodlawn Lake never finished high school, well above the national share: only 65.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 4.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only ten of San Antonio's 119 neighborhoods 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 Woodlawn Lake
| Period | Woodlawn Lake | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Woodlawn Lake than nationally: unemployment was 6.9%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Woodlawn Lake compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlawn Lake | 2.70 | 43.7 | 12.2% | 44.9% | 20.5% | 1948 | $1,130 | 10.1% | 65.0% | 6.9% |
| Jefferson-Woodlawn Lake | 2.64 | 45.6 | 13.9% | 32.3% | 3.6% | 1950 | $1,393 | 27.7% | 82.2% | 2.8% |
| Prospect Hill | 3.13 | 31.9 | 21.8% | 49.4% | 12.0% | 1955 | $1,026 | 5.9% | 58.3% | 11.8% |
| Jefferson | 2.63 | 40.9 | 14.0% | 60.2% | 18.9% | 1958 | $1,296 | 31.0% | 79.2% | 3.7% |
| Beacon Hill | 2.63 | 39.4 | 11.0% | 47.5% | 18.6% | 1939 | $1,072 | 31.5% | 82.5% | 4.5% |
| Los Angeles Heights-Keystone | 3.09 | 40.5 | 18.0% | 25.7% | 13.8% | 1947 | $1,318 | 11.3% | 71.3% | 6.3% |
| Cattleman Square | 1.76 | 37.7 | 13.0% | 92.9% | 12.3% | 1979 | $730 | 4.3% | 65.9% | 20.7% |
| University Park-San Antonio | 2.74 | 35.9 | 18.1% | 42.3% | 10.3% | 1964 | $1,123 | 9.5% | 67.0% | 7.2% |
| Donaldson Terrace | 3.09 | 38.0 | 16.9% | 47.3% | 4.8% | 1961 | $1,029 | 20.5% | 76.0% | 6.3% |
| Las Palmas | 3.46 | 36.4 | 20.9% | 30.9% | 13.4% | 1961 | $1,183 | 9.2% | 63.1% | 18.8% |
| Avenida Guadalupe | 2.82 | 34.3 | 28.6% | 66.7% | 12.4% | 1963 | $770 | 10.9% | 65.9% | 11.2% |
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 Woodlawn Lake. 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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