Woodlake, California Explained

Official Name:Woodlake, California
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Pushpin Map Caption:Location in the United States
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Leader Title:Mayor
Established Date:September 23, 1941[1]
Unit Pref:Imperial
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Area Total Sq Mi:2.92
Area Land Sq Mi:2.47
Area Water Sq Mi:0.46
Area Total Km2:7.57
Area Land Km2:6.39
Area Water Km2:1.18
Area Water Percent:18.69
Population Total:7419
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Density Sq Mi:3104.18
Utc Offset:-8
Timezone Dst:PDT
Utc Offset Dst:-7
Coordinates:36.4164°N -119.0994°W
Elevation M:134
Elevation Ft:440
Postal Code:93286
Blank Info:06-86300
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0251787

Woodlake is a city in the San Joaquin Valley in Tulare County, California, United States. The population was 7,419 at the 2020 census, up from 7,279 at the 2010 census. In 1912, the city of Woodlake was founded by Gilbert F. Stevenson.[3]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.8sqmi, of which, 2.2sqmi of it is land and 0.5sqmi of it (18.69%) is water.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Woodlake has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[4]

Demographics

The 2010 census reported that Woodlake had a population of 7,279. The population density was 2633.5sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of Woodlake was 3,691 (50.7%) White, 37 (0.5%) African American, 108 (1.5%) Native American, 52 (0.7%) Asian, 9 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 3,072 (42.2%) from other races, and 310 (4.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6,381 persons (87.7%).[5]

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 (59.5%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,055 (53.7%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 403 (20.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 175 (8.9%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 177 (9.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 9 (0.5%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 271 households (13.8%) were one person and 127 (6.5%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.70. There were 1,633 families (83.1% of households); the average family size was 4.03.

The population was spread out, with 2,626 people (36.1%) under the age of 18, 857 people (11.8%) aged 18 to 24, 1,883 people (25.9%) aged 25 to 44, 1,382 people (19.0%) aged 45 to 64, and 531 people (7.3%) 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/mi2, of which 970 (49.3%) were owner-occupied, and 996 (50.7%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.2%. 3,708 people (50.9% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 3,571 people (49.1%) lived in rental housing units.

Economy

In 2017, the city approved two companies’ cannabis dispensary proposals in hopes of generating tax revenue for the public service budget.[6]

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, and in . In the United States House of Representatives, Woodlake is in .[7]

Education

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.[8] 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.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: California Cities by Incorporation Date . Word . California Association of Local Agency Formation Commissions . August 25, 2014.
  2. Web site: 2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. July 1, 2020.
  3. Web site: History. November 5, 2021. City of Woodlake. en-US.
  4. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=723891&cityname=Woodlake%2C+California%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Woodlake, California
  5. Web site: 2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Woodlake city. https://archive.today/20140715033938/http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0686300. dead. July 15, 2014. U.S. Census Bureau. July 12, 2014.
  6. News: Here's where to buy legal pot in the Valley after Jan. 1 – and how it will work. . RORY . APPLETON. December 27, 2017. March 16, 2018.
  7. May 9, 2023.
  8. Web site: Schools - Woodlake Unified. November 5, 2021. Schools - Woodlake Unified. en-US.
  9. Web site: Home - Woodlake Union High School. November 5, 2021. Home - Woodlake Union High School. en-US.