Woodloch, Texas Explained

Official Name:Woodloch, Texas
Settlement Type:Town
Mapsize:250px
Image Map1:Montgomery County Woodloch.svg
Mapsize1:250px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Texas
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Montgomery
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Laura Kessner
Leader Title1:Aldermen
Leader Name1:Jason Restrepo
Matthew Greening
Christopher Waddle
Max Thieme
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Established Title:Incorporated
Established Date:1974
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:0.22
Area Land Km2:0.22
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Total Sq Mi:0.08
Area Land Sq Mi:0.08
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:186
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation M:33
Elevation Ft:108
Coordinates:30.2181°N -95.4103°W
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:48-80144[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1388602[3]

Woodloch is a town in Montgomery County, Texas, United States. The population was 186 at the 2020 census. As of October 2022, the mayor is Donald Nichols.[4]

Geography

Woodloch is located at 30.2181°N -95.4103°W (30.217963, –95.410255).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.1sqmi, all land.

The town consists of three roads: South Woodloch Street, North Woodloch Street, and Needham Road. North and South Woodloch Streets are connected together at the eastern edge of Woodloch. Needham Road, on the western edge, connects the town to State Highway 242.

The west fork of the San Jacinto River flows on the eastern border of the town.

Government

Woodloch is a Type B, General Law municipality, with a mayor and five aldermen.[4]

In the Texas Senate, Woodloch is part of District 4, represented by Republican Brandon Creighton. In the Texas House of Representatives, Woodloch is part of District 15, represented by Republican Mark Keough.[6]

In the United States Senate, Republicans John Cornyn and Ted Cruz represent the entire state of Texas. In the United States House of Representatives, Woodloch is part of District 8, represented by Republican Kevin Brady.[6]

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census,[7] there were 207 people, 68 households, and 58 families residing in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 93.7% White, 3.4% Black or African American, 1.9% other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.7% of the population.

There were 68 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 85.3% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.7% were non-families. 13.2% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 3.26

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.

In the 2015 American Community Survey, The median income for a household in the town was $76,875 and the median income for a family was $83,750. Males had median earnings of $36,042 versus $25,417 for females. The per capita income for the town was $38,371. 2.3% of the population and none of its families were below the poverty line.

Education

Woodloch is served by Conroe Independent School District.[8]

Residents of Conroe ISD (and therefore Woodloch) are served by the Lone Star College System (formerly North Harris Montgomery Community College).[9]

Hurricane Harvey

In 2017, during Hurricane Harvey, the San Jacinto River overflowed its banks, causing between 3–8 feet of water to flow through every home in Woodloch. The flooding was exacerbated by a record release of 79,000 cubic feet of water per second from Lake Conroe. As a result, the entire city was forced to evacuate. Although an estimated 25 water rescues were performed in Woodloch, no storm-related deaths were reported.[10]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. August 7, 2020.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. January 31, 2008.
  3. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. January 31, 2008. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  4. https://www.woodlochtx.org/officials Town of Woodloch
  5. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. April 23, 2011. February 12, 2011.
  6. http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/City.aspx Who Represents Me: Woodloch.
  7. https://archive.today/20200213100822/https://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/15_5YR/DP03/1600000US4880144 American Factfinder: Woodloch Town, Texas.
  8. http://www.conroeisd.net/about/maps/ Maps and Zones
  9. https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/ED/htm/ED.130.htm Texas Education Code, Sec. 130.191. LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.
  10. Ellsworth, Meagan. Woodloch homes, water system wrecked by Harvey. The Courier of Montgomery County: September 3, 2017. Accessed November 11, 2017.