Population 17,923 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Woodrow
Household size in Woodrow
| Period | Woodrow | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.94 | 2.80 | 2.79 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 2.84 | 2.85 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.90 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.83 | 2.96 | 2.79 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | +0.17 | −0.00 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Woodrow holds 2.83 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Still, the typical household here is smaller than in Staten Island as a whole, where it has 2.96 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.94, 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 Woodrow
| Period | Woodrow | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 38.4 | 38.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.6 | 39.4 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.0 | 40.7 | 39.8 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.3 | 41.0 | 40.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.2 | +2.7 | +2.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Woodrow is 42.3 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.1 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the west.
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 Woodrow
| Period | Woodrow | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.0% | 11.3% | 12.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 9.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 11.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Woodrow: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few Staten Island neighborhoods have a lower share of single-parent households: only two of 27.
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 Woodrow
Renters in Woodrow
| Period | Woodrow | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 29.7% | 47.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 31.2% | 48.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 30.7% | 48.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 32.3% | 48.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Woodrow is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (33.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Woodrow
| Period | Woodrow | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 8.1% | 9.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 9.0% | 9.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 8.6% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Woodrow: 7.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Staten Island as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has risen 2.8 points since 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 Woodrow
| Period | Woodrow | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1968 | 1957 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1968 | 1958 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1969 | 1959 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1971 | 1962 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Woodrow has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing. Only two of Staten Island's 27 neighborhoods have newer homes.
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 Woodrow
| Period | Woodrow | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,197 | $1,191 | $1,268 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,292 | $1,260 | $1,377 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,389 | $1,439 | $1,645 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,789 | $1,856 | $2,060 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$593 | +$665 | +$792 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Woodrow pays $1,789 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $593 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.5% 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 center and lowest in the northeast.
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 Woodrow
Bachelor's degrees in Woodrow
| Period | Woodrow | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.8% | 28.3% | 35.0% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.3% | 30.3% | 36.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.4% | 33.5% | 39.9% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.1% | 35.5% | 43.6% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in Woodrow (39.1%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Woodrow
| Period | Woodrow | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.7% | 87.0% | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 87.7% | 84.6% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 88.3% | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.6% | 88.0% | 86.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Woodrow is a bit above the national rate: 91.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 Woodrow
| Period | Woodrow | Staten Island | New York area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 6.2% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 7.8% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 5.5% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Woodrow has been low: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.1 points since 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).
Woodrow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrow | 2.83 | 42.3 | 6.5% | 20.2% | 7.7% | 1989 | $1,789 | 39.1% | 91.6% | 3.3% |
| Rossville | 2.82 | 43.2 | 4.0% | 15.5% | 5.8% | 1989 | $1,950 | 35.2% | 91.2% | 7.5% |
| Huguenot | 3.07 | 38.4 | 8.6% | 20.2% | 6.9% | 1983 | $2,311 | 49.7% | 93.6% | 4.2% |
| Charleston | 2.54 | 46.8 | 5.1% | 38.6% | 7.2% | 1985 | $1,840 | 36.7% | 88.1% | 2.5% |
| Prince's Bay | 3.11 | 42.7 | 7.2% | 31.3% | 5.8% | 1989 | $2,762 | 46.5% | 96.0% | 3.7% |
| Arden Heights | 3.10 | 40.6 | 7.7% | 16.3% | 4.4% | 1986 | $1,733 | 39.0% | 90.2% | 3.3% |
| Annandale-on-Hudson | 3.07 | 39.9 | 10.6% | 14.7% | 6.5% | 1986 | $2,045 | 43.9% | 93.0% | 4.3% |
| Ettingville | 2.94 | 42.5 | 8.0% | 18.2% | 7.3% | 1974 | $2,104 | 39.7% | 92.0% | 3.1% |
| Tottenville | 2.99 | 41.5 | 6.7% | 15.2% | 6.5% | 1980 | $1,880 | 40.6% | 92.6% | 2.5% |
| Great Kills | 2.95 | 42.7 | 6.7% | 21.4% | 8.1% | 1974 | $1,911 | 37.8% | 92.4% | 8.5% |
| Bridgeton | 2.73 | 40.3 | 9.9% | 34.8% | 7.5% | 1961 | $1,839 | 35.1% | 92.7% | 5.6% |
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 Woodrow. 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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