Census-designated place · Texas
The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands, census-designated place, mostly in Montgomery County (85.7% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Harris County, Texas. The Woodlands had 121,002 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±5,235). GEOID 4872656.
Residents, 2020-2024
121,002
±5,235 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 114,436
Median household income
$140,701
±$9,490 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$511,700
±$23,321 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,822
±$72 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is The Woodlands and what county is it in?
The Woodlands is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, mostly in Montgomery County (85.7% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Harris County, Texas. It covers 43.3 square miles of land, 2,644 residents per square mile in 2020.
The Woodlands is in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | 98,066 | 85.7% |
| Harris County | 16,370 | 14.3% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in The Woodlands, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts The Woodlands's population at 121,002 (±5,235). The 2020 Census counted 114,436 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; The Woodlands is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | The Woodlands | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 121,002 ±5,235 | 684,432 | +7,183 |
| Households | 44,062 ±1,359 | 247,541 | +2,770 |
| Average household size | 2.73 ±0.08 | 2.75 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 46,843 ±1,457 | 266,019 | +2,379 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in The Woodlands?
The median resident of The Woodlands is 40.6 years old; 27.9% are under 18 and 14.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 20.6%. 21.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | The Woodlands | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 ±1.1 | 37.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.9% ±1.4 pts | 25.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.9% ±0.9 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±1.0 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.6% ±2.4 pts | 27.9% | +3.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.6% ±2.7 pts | 58.7% | −5.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±1.1 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.7% ±1.0 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±1.0 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 21.8% ±1.6 pts | 15.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.2% ±2.2 pts | 25.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.5% ±0.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 7.3% ±0.7 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.9% ±1.1 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.2% ±0.7 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 66.1% ±1.9 pts | 38.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 28.1% ±1.6 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.3% ±1.2 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in The Woodlands earn?
Half of The Woodlands's 44,062 households earn less than $140,701 a year (±$9,490), against $97,701 in Montgomery County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $150,925 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | The Woodlands | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $140,701 ±$9,490 | $97,701 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $201,662 ±$10,358 | $135,795 | – |
| Per capita income | $73,538 ±$3,771 | $49,479 | −$5,756 |
| People below the poverty line | 5.6% ±1.2 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.6% ±1.8 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.7% ±0.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±0.5 pts | 98.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.2% ±0.7 pts | 94.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in The Woodlands?
Owners occupy 72.5% of The Woodlands's occupied homes and renters 27.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $511,700 by its owner (±$23,321). The median renter pays $1,822 a month including utilities, and 35.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | The Woodlands | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $511,700 ±$23,321 | $346,200 | +$51,174 |
| Median gross rent | $1,822 ±$72 | $1,532 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.9% ±4.8 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,970 ±$112 | $2,343 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.5% ±1.8 pts | 71.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.5% ±1.8 pts | 28.2% | – |
| Housing units | 46,843 ±1,457 | 266,019 | +2,379 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.3% ±2.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.5% ±1.6 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.2 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.5% ±0.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 20.4% ±2.0 pts | 26.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.0% ±0.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in The Woodlands work and get to work?
70.2% of The Woodlands's workers drive alone and 21.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | The Woodlands | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.0% ±1.7 pts | 64.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% ±1.0 pts | 4.6% | +1.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 70.2% ±2.0 pts | 72.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.2% ±1.0 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.5% ±1.9 pts | 15.9% | +10.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.0 min ±1.0 | 31.8 min | −3.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in The Woodlands?
22 census tracts lie mostly in The Woodlands, and 9 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $69,115 (Tract 6913.02) to $250,000 or more (Tract 6906.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5553.05Harris County | 12,588 | $203,088 |
| Tract 6906.04Montgomery County | 7,609 | $130,284 |
| Tract 6906.10Montgomery County | 7,389 | $88,403 |
| Tract 6906.07Montgomery County | 6,187 | $161,164 |
| Tract 5553.03Harris County | 16,375 | $140,579 |
| Tract 6906.06Montgomery County | 6,098 | $243,698 |
| Tract 6906.05Montgomery County | 5,252 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 6906.09Montgomery County | 4,958 | $122,953 |
| Tract 6913.02Montgomery County | 5,340 | $69,115 |
| Tract 6915Montgomery County | 5,345 | $76,250 |
| Tract 6913.01Montgomery County | 4,495 | $133,202 |
| Tract 6910Montgomery County | 4,479 | $191,100 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in The Woodlands) · Census block assignment files
How does The Woodlands compare with other places in Texas?
The Woodlands ranks 73rd of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 32nd | 979 |
| Residents per square mile | 127th | 979 |
| Median household income | 73rd | 933 |
| Per capita income | 49th | 978 |
| Median home value | 73rd | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 112th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 652nd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39th | 877 |
| Median age | 271st | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 466th | 973 |
| Work from home | 113th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 430th | 976 |
The Woodlands's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare The Woodlands with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for The Woodlands?
5 of the 57 figures for The Woodlands on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for The Woodlands are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.