Woodlake, California
Woodlake, California | |
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 Bravo Lake | |
 Location in Tulare County and the state of California | |
  Woodlake, California Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 36°24′59″N 119°5′58″W / 36.41639°N 119.09944°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Tulare |
| Incorporated | September 23, 1941[1] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor |
| • Mayor | Rudy Mendoza |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.07 sq mi (7.95 km2) |
| • Land | 2.61 sq mi (6.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2) 14.83% |
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 7,419 |
| • Density | 2,838.2/sq mi (1,095.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 93286 |
| Area code | 559 |
| FIPS code | 06-86300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0251787 |
| Website | www |
Woodlake is a city in Tulare County, California, United States. It is situated in the San Joaquin Valley near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. The population was 7,419 at the 2020 census, up from 7,279 at the 2010 census.[4] In 1912, the city of Woodlake was founded by Gilbert F. Stevenson.[5]
Geography
[edit]According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km2), of which, 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2) of it is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) of it (14.83%) is water.[2]
Climate
[edit]According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Woodlake has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[6]
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 1,146 | — | |
| 1950 | 2,525 | 120.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,623 | 3.9% | |
| 1970 | 3,371 | 28.5% | |
| 1980 | 4,343 | 28.8% | |
| 1990 | 5,678 | 30.7% | |
| 2000 | 6,651 | 17.1% | |
| 2010 | 7,279 | 9.4% | |
| 2020 | 7,419 | 1.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
The 2020 United States census reported that Woodlake had a population of 7,419. The population density was 2,838.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,095.8/km2). The racial makeup of Woodlake was 28.0% White, 0.7% African American, 2.1% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 46.6% from other races, and 21.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 88.1% of the population.[8]
The whole population lived in households. There were 2,137 households, out of which 52.5% included children under the age of 18, 47.6% were married-couple households, 7.4% were cohabiting couple households, 28.0% had a female householder with no partner present, and 17.0% had a male householder with no partner present. 14.7% of households were one person, and 6.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.47.[8] There were 1,736 families (81.2% of all households).[9]
The age distribution was 31.7% under the age of 18, 10.6% aged 18 to 24, 25.0% aged 25 to 44, 21.6% aged 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males.[8]
There were 2,236 housing units at an average density of 855.4 units per square mile (330.3 units/km2), of which 2,137 (95.6%) were occupied. Of these, 50.7% were owner-occupied, and 49.3% were occupied by renters.[8]
In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that 32.9% of the population were foreign-born. Of all people aged 5 or older, 22.6% spoke only English at home, 77.3% spoke Spanish, and 0.2% spoke Asian or Pacific Islander languages. Of those aged 25 or older, 55.0% were high school graduates and 10.9% had a bachelor's degree.[10]
The median household income was $46,607, and the per capita income was $17,604. About 19.8% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line.[11]
Economy
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In 2017, the city approved two companies’ cannabis dispensary proposals in hopes of generating tax revenue for the public service budget.[12]
Government
[edit]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 16th senatorial district, represented by Democrat Melissa Hurtado, and in the 33rd Assembly district, represented by Republican Alexandra Macedo. In the United States House of Representatives, Woodlake is in California's 21st congressional district, represented by Democrat Jim Costa.[13]
Education
[edit]The schools include, Woodlake High School, Woodlake Valley Middle School, Castle Rock Elementary School, F.J. White Elementary. Woodlake high school consists of grades 9–12. Woodlake Valley Middle School consists of grades 6–8. Castle Rock Elementary School consists of grades 3–5. F.J. White Elementary consists of grades K-2.[14] Woodlake High School provides an anonymous tip line to help ensure the safety of their students. This tip line can consist of bullying, threats, suspicious activity, etc.[15]
Notable people
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "California Cities by Incorporation Date" (Word). California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
- ^ a b "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ^ "QuickFacts: Woodlake city, California". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
QFwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "History". City of Woodlake. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ^ Climate Summary for Woodlake, California
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Woodlake city, California; DP1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ "Woodlake city, California; P16: Household Type - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ "Woodlake city, California; CP02: Comparative Social Characteristics in the United States - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ "Woodlake city, California; DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ APPLETON, RORY (December 27, 2017). "Here's where to buy legal pot in the Valley after Jan. 1 – and how it will work". Fresno Bee. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
- ^ "California's 21st Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ "Schools - Woodlake Unified". Schools - Woodlake Unified. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ^ "Home - Woodlake Union High School". Home - Woodlake Union High School. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
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