Woodland, WA

Woodland, Washington

Woodland, Washington, in Cowlitz county, is 18 miles N of Vancouver, Washington (center to center) and 26 miles N of Portland, Oregon. The city is home to some 3,780 residents.

The People and Families of Woodland

In Woodland, about 56% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Woodland had a median family income of $44,483.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,525) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Woodland. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Woodland Housing

According to the 2000 census, 61% of the housing in Woodland was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Woodland, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Woodland, 90% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

Woodland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Woodland, WA

Comparing Woodland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Woodland Almanac

Woodland Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Woodland Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Woodland High Schools (2004)

WOODLAND HIGH SCHOOL
757 PARK
360-225-8201
Serves 573 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.2

WOODLAND ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
600 BOZARTH
360-225-9451
A Non-traditional School
Serves 43 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.5

Woodland Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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