Woodlake, California

Woodlake, California
City
Bravo Lake
Bravo Lake
Location in Tulare County and the state of California
Location in Tulare County and the state of California
Woodlake, California is located in the United States
Woodlake, California
Woodlake, California
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 36°24′59″N 119°5′58″W / 36.41639°N 119.09944°W / 36.41639; -119.09944
Country United States
State California
CountyTulare
IncorporatedSeptember 23, 1941[1]
Government
 • TypeMayor
 • MayorRudy Mendoza
Area
[2]
 • Total
3.07 sq mi (7.95 km2)
 • Land2.61 sq mi (6.77 km2)
 • Water0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2)  14.83%
Elevation
440 ft (134 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
7,419
 • Density2,838/sq mi (1,095.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
93286
Area code559
FIPS code06-86300
GNIS feature ID0251787
Websitewww.cityofwoodlake.com

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

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

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Woodlake has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19401,146—
19502,525120.3%
19602,6233.9%
19703,37128.5%
19804,34328.8%
19905,67830.7%
20006,65117.1%
20107,2799.4%
20207,4191.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Woodlake had a population of 7,419 and a population density of 2,838.2 inhabitants per square mile (1,095.8/km2).[8][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, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 99.0 males age 18 and over.[8]

The whole population lived in households. There were 2,137 households, out of which 52.5% included children under the age of 18. Of all households, 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, and there were 1,736 families (81.2% of all households).[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 and 99 (4.4%) were vacant. Of occupied units, 50.7% were owner-occupied and 49.3% were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 2.6%.[8][9]

98.4% of residents lived in urban areas, while 1.6% lived in rural areas.[10]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[9]
Race Number Percent
White 2,081 28.0%
Black or African American 52 0.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 159 2.1%
Asian 68 0.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 3 0.0%
Some other race 3,457 46.6%
Two or more races 1,599 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 6,535 88.1%

Demographic estimates

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.[11]

Income and poverty

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.[12]

Economy

In 2017, the city approved two companies’ cannabis dispensary proposals in hopes of generating tax revenue for the public service budget.[13]

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 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.[14]

Education

It is in the Woodlake Unified School District for grades PK-12.[15]

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.[16] 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.[17]

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "California Cities by Incorporation Date" (Word). California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  3. ^ "QuickFacts: Woodlake city, California". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
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  5. ^ "History". City of Woodlake. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  6. ^ Climate Summary for Woodlake, California
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  8. ^ a b c d "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  9. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  10. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ "Woodlake city, California; DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ "California's 21st Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  15. ^ Geography Division (December 18, 2020). 2020 Census - School District Reference Map: Tulare County, CA (PDF) (Map). Suitland, Maryland: U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 14, 2026. - Text list
  16. ^ "Schools - Woodlake Unified". Schools - Woodlake Unified. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  17. ^ "Home - Woodlake Union High School". Home - Woodlake Union High School. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
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