Woodlake, California


Woodlake is a city in the San Joaquin Valley in Tulare County, California, United States. The population was 7,279 at the 2010 census, up from 6,651 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Woodlake is located at .
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of, of which, of it is land and of it is water.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Woodlake has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.

Demographics

2010

The 2010 census reported that Woodlake had a population of 7,279. The population density was 2,633.5 people per square mile. The racial makeup of Woodlake was 3,691 White, 37 African American, 108 Native American, 52 Asian, 9 Pacific Islander, 3,072 from other races, and 310 from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6,381 persons.
The whole population lived in households, no one lived in non-institutionalized group quarters and no one was institutionalized.
There were 1,966 households, 1,169 had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,055 were opposite-sex married couples living together, 403 had a female householder with no husband present, 175 had a male householder with no wife present. There were 177 unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 9 same-sex married couples or partnerships. 271 households were one person and 127 had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.70. There were 1,633 families ; the average family size was 4.03.
The population was spread out with 2,626 people under the age of 18, 857 people aged 18 to 24, 1,883 people aged 25 to 44, 1,382 people aged 45 to 64, and 531 people who were 65 or older. The median age was 26.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.6 males.
There were 2,067 housing units at an average density of 747.8 per square mile, of which 970 were owner-occupied, and 996 were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.2%. 3,708 people lived in owner-occupied housing units and 3,571 people lived in rental housing units.

2000

At the 2000 census there were 6,651 people in 1,777 households, including 1,496 families, in the city. The population density was 3,357.4 people per square mile. There were 1,874 housing units at an average density of 946.0 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 47.06% White, 0.33% African American, 1.08% Native American, 0.90% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 45.81% from other races, and 4.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 83.82%.
Of the 1,777 households 53.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 18.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.8% were non-families. 12.9% of households were one person and 6.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.74 and the average family size was 4.02.
The age distribution was 37.8% under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 15.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% 65 or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $23,653, and the median family income was $23,880. Males had a median income of $23,175 versus $15,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $8,842. About 33.0% of families and 36.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 46.5% of those under age 18 and 14.6% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

The city has approved two companies’ cannabis dispensary proposals in hopes of generating tax revenue for the public service budget.

Government

The community of Woodlake is serviced by its own municipal police department. The police services building is adjacent to the City Hall complex on Valencia Boulevard.
In the state legislature Woodlake is located in the 14th Senate District, represented by Democrat Melissa Hurtado, and in the 34th Assembly District, represented by Republican Bill Maze. In the United States House of Representatives, Woodlake is in.

Education

The schools include, Woodlake High School, Woodlake Valley Middle School, Castle Rock Elementary School, F.J. White Elementary.