Woodcreek is a city in Hays County, Texas, United States. Like its neighbor of Wimberley, Woodcreek is a primarily a retirement community. The population was 1,770 at the 2020 census.

Woodcreek, Texas
Woodcreek as viewed from a bridge crossing Cypress Creek
Woodcreek as viewed from a bridge crossing Cypress Creek
Location of Woodcreek, Texas
Location of Woodcreek, Texas
Coordinates: 30°01′36″N 98°06′41″W / 30.02667°N 98.11139°W / 30.02667; -98.11139
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyHays
Incorporated1984
Area
 • Total
1.09 sq mi (2.81 km2)
 • Land1.09 sq mi (2.81 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation955 ft (291 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,770
 • Density1,600/sq mi (630/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78676
Area code512
FIPS code48-80058[3]
GNIS feature ID2412297[2]
Websitewoodcreektx.gov

Geography

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Woodcreek is located in western Hays County. The city is 2 miles (3 km) north of Wimberley, 34 miles (55 km) southwest of Austin and 60 miles (97 km) northeast of San Antonio.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), all land.[4] Cypress Creek, a tributary of the Blanco River, forms the western boundary of the city.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1990889
20001,27443.3%
20101,45714.4%
20201,77021.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
2020 Census[6]

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,274 people, 588 households, and 415 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,204.7 inhabitants per square mile (465.1/km2). There were 638 housing units at an average density of 603.3 per square mile (232.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.65% White, 0.16% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.47% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.96% of the population.

There were 588 households, out of which 19.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.8% were married couples living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.58.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.7% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 16.9% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 33.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 55 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $52,986, and the median income for a family was $60,703. Males had a median income of $50,893 versus $29,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $32,893. About 1.5% of families and 2.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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Woodcreek is served by the Wimberley Independent School District.

References

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  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Woodcreek, Texas
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Woodcreek city, Texas". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved February 9, 2018.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Woodcreek, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
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