Town · Virginia
Woodstock, Virginia
Woodstock, town, in Shenandoah County, Virginia. Woodstock had 6,002 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,807 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,871 (±48). GEOID 5187712.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,002
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,807 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,871 ±48
Median household income
$76,100
±$15,412 (90% margin)
Virginia: $93,170
Median home value
$268,700
±$40,199 (90% margin)
Virginia: $383,700
Median gross rent
$1,005
±$193 (90% margin)
Virginia: $1,579
Where is Woodstock and what county is it in?
Woodstock is a town in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It covers 3.8 square miles of land, 1,523 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Woodstock, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,002 people lived in Woodstock on July 1, 2025, up 3.6% since 2020, faster than Virginia (+2.9%). The 2020 Census counted 5,807 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,871 (±48).
| Measure | Woodstock | Shenandoah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,871 ±48 | 44,925 | +661 |
| Households | 2,088 ±267 | 17,962 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.71 ±0.33 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,214 ±267 | 21,395 | no clear change |
Woodstock's population since 2000
From 3,952 in 2000 to 6,002 in 2025: up 51.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Woodstock as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Woodstock?
The median resident of Woodstock is 35.2 years old; 28.9% are under 18 and 16.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.8%. 13.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Woodstock | Shenandoah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 ±4.8 | 42.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.9% ±4.7 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.0% ±3.6 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Male | 45.6% ±4.2 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.8% ±6.5 pts | 9.1% | +10.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.2% ±6.8 pts | 83.9% | −12.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.4% ±4.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±2.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.0% ±5.2 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.2% ±6.1 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±3.0 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 16.1% ±5.3 pts | 17.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.0% ±4.4 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.5% ±5.0 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.3% ±6.2 pts | 21.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.3% ±4.0 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.2% ±5.5 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.4% ±3.6 pts | 1.7% | – |
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 Woodstock earn?
Half of Woodstock's 2,088 households earn less than $76,100 a year (±$15,412), against $67,191 in Shenandoah County and $93,170 in Virginia. In 2015-2019 the median was $52,757 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $23,343 after inflation. 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Woodstock | Shenandoah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,100 ±$15,412 | $67,191 | +$23,343 |
| Mean household income | $96,874 ±$31,745 | $89,485 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,406 ±$12,965 | $36,615 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.1% ±7.8 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 39.2% ±16.0 pts | 19.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.0% ±6.8 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% ±3.2 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.1% ±3.3 pts | 86.5% | – |
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 Woodstock?
Owners occupy 45.4% of Woodstock's occupied homes and renters 54.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $268,700 by its owner (±$40,199). The median renter pays $1,005 a month including utilities, and 23.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Woodstock | Shenandoah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $268,700 ±$40,199 | $294,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,005 ±$193 | $984 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.7% ±12.8 pts | 25.2% | −36.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,362 ±$62 | $1,493 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 45.4% ±8.1 pts | 73.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 54.6% ±8.1 pts | 26.7% | – |
| Housing units | 2,214 ±267 | 21,395 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.1% ±6.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.7% ±5.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.2% ±9.2 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% ±1.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.6% ±2.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.0% ±4.2 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.9% ±4.5 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.0% ±4.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
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 Woodstock work and get to work?
81.3% of Woodstock's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 28.5 minutes.
| Measure | Woodstock | Shenandoah County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.6% ±6.5 pts | 60.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% ±4.4 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.3% ±7.1 pts | 78.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5% ±5.6 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.7% ±2.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.6% ±5.0 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.5 min ±4.7 | 28.5 min | no clear change |
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 Woodstock?
1 census tract lies mostly in Woodstock, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 405.01Shenandoah County | 6,636 | $77,708 |
| Tract 405.02Shenandoah County | 2,371 | $47,933 |
| Tract 403Shenandoah County | 3,626 | $74,327 |
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 Woodstock) · Census block assignment files
How does Woodstock compare with other places in Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Woodstock is the 4,416th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 57th-most populous of 227 in Virginia.
Woodstock ranks 206th of 365 places in Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 57th | 227 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 42nd | 139 |
| Residents per square mile | 177th | 374 |
| Median household income | 206th | 365 |
| Per capita income | 234th | 374 |
| Median home value | 233rd | 359 |
| Median gross rent | 245th | 341 |
| Poverty rate | 35th | 263 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 280th | 359 |
| Median age | 298th | 372 |
| Owner-occupied share | 329th | 368 |
| Travel time to work | 138th | 372 |
Woodstock's figures with every place in Virginia (CSV)
Every place in Virginia, sortable · Compare Woodstock 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 Woodstock?
16 of the 57 figures for Woodstock 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 Woodstock 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' public schools in Woodstock.