The Woodlands: Demographics & People
Census counts 121,002 people in The Woodlands, in 44,062 households. Population grew 3.5% from 116,916 (2022) to 121,002 (2024). Median age 40.6 years. (3.4y older than Montgomery County; 6.1y older than Texas). Children under 18 are 28% of the population. Population is 65% White (non-Hispanic) and 21% Hispanic or Latino. 74% of households are family-led. County is losing 63,464 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 35% adult obesity, 16% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Texas avg 2.7).
- 26% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Texas 35%).
- 75 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Texas 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 3.5% from 116,916 (2022) to 121,002 (2024) — about 5.8× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~125,261 (extrapolated at 1.7%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 131,079.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 4,731,145 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 3.5% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 116,916 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 121,002 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 121,002 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Population Estimate | 131,079 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 40.6y is 1.7 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 28% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 40.6 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 27.9% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 121,002 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 33,786 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 17,546.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 51,673.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 17,997 |
| Population under 18 | 33,786 |
| Median age | 40.6 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 121,002 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 82,099 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 4,808 |
| Asian residents | 8,502 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 22,790 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 49.7% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| Asian population | 6.7% (vs Texas 3.7%) |
| Black population | 3.7% (vs Texas 9.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 20.6% (vs Texas 36.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 64.6% (vs Texas 36.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 3.0% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 22% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 46,543 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 44,452 |
| Share born in this state | 38.5% |
| Share born in another state | 61.5% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 36.7% |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.0% |
| Naturalized citizens | 21.8% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 24,010 |
| From Europe | 3,994 |
| From Asia | 170 |
| From Africa | 6,196 |
| From Latin America | 280 |
| Census Foreign Born · Caribbean | 7 |
Households & Family Composition
44,062 households. Averaging 2.7 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 74% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 31,918 families, 42% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 32,428 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 31,918 |
| Married couples with children | 13,469 |
| Single-parent households | 622 |
| Average household size | 2.73 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 9.3% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 558 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 206 |
| Family households | 32,789 households (vs Texas 35,060) |
| Households that are families | 74.4% (vs Texas 65.3%) |
| Total households | 44,062 households (vs Texas 51,915) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 10.7% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 63,464 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 10.7% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 4,029,423 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 4,092,887 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -63,464 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 3,669 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 3.1% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 569 residents live in group quarters (0.5% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 569 |
|---|
Veterans
| Veterans Services · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS BMF keyword
Other
| Congressional District · District | 8 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 48201 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 48 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 201 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Harris |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 23.9% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 23.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 24.40 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 48201 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Harris County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large central metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 126,716 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 48201 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Harris County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 78.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 65.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 39.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 4,713,325 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 25 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 38 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 27.9% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 121,002, growing, established, affluent, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 121,002 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Town Summary · County | Harris County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade