The Woodlands, TX Demographics

A map of The Woodlands's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	78,109	74,477	64.6%	65.1%
Hispanic	24,951	20,968	20.6%	18.3%
Asian	8,080	9,085	6.7%	7.9%
Multiracial	4,781	5,065	4.0%	4.4%
Black	4,445	3,946	3.7%	3.4%
Native American/Other	636	895	0.5%	0.8%

The Woodlands, Texas has an estimated population of 121,002, an increase from the 114,436 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.6% White, 20.6% Hispanic, 6.7% Asian, 4.0% Multiracial, 3.7% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of The Woodlands, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

The Woodlands is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In The Woodlands, that probability was 53.3% in 2020 and 53.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

The Woodlands is ranked the 32nd most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). The Woodlands was ranked the 33rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

The Woodlands's White Population

78,109 residents of The Woodlands, or 64.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in The Woodlands is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. The Woodlands ranks 688th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, The Woodlands's White population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of The Woodlands's population has decreased from 65.1% to 64.6%.

The Woodlands is more White than neighboring Woodloch (38.6% White), Tomball (60.5% White), and Conroe (50.8% White). The Woodlands is less White than neighboring Shenandoah (71.7% White), and Oak Ridge North (71.8% White).

The Woodlands's Black Population

4,445 residents of The Woodlands, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in The Woodlands is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. The Woodlands ranks 623rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, The Woodlands's Black population has grown by an estimated 12.6%. Black residents' share of The Woodlands's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

The Woodlands is more Black than neighboring Shenandoah (1.3% Black). The Woodlands is less Black than neighboring Oak Ridge North (9.3% Black), Woodloch (8.4% Black), Tomball (7.4% Black), and Conroe (11.7% Black).

The Woodlands's Asian Population

8,080 residents of The Woodlands, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in The Woodlands is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. The Woodlands ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, The Woodlands's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Asian residents' share of The Woodlands's population has decreased from 7.9% to 6.7%.

The Woodlands is more Asian than neighboring Oak Ridge North (0.8% Asian), Woodloch (0.8% Asian), Tomball (2.1% Asian), and Conroe (3.4% Asian). The Woodlands is less Asian than neighboring Shenandoah (10.1% Asian).

The Woodlands's Hispanic Population

24,951 residents of The Woodlands, or 20.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in The Woodlands is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. The Woodlands ranks 1217th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, The Woodlands's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.0%. Hispanic residents' share of The Woodlands's population has increased from 18.3% to 20.6%.

The Woodlands is more Hispanic than neighboring Shenandoah (15.7% Hispanic), and Oak Ridge North (10.3% Hispanic). The Woodlands is less Hispanic than neighboring Woodloch (50.1% Hispanic), Tomball (26% Hispanic), and Conroe (30.5% Hispanic).

The Woodlands's Native American/Other Population

636 residents of The Woodlands, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in The Woodlands is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. The Woodlands ranks 690th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, The Woodlands's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of The Woodlands's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

The Woodlands is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shenandoah (0% Native American/Other), Oak Ridge North (0.1% Native American/Other), Woodloch (0% Native American/Other), and Tomball (0.3% Native American/Other). The Woodlands is less Native American/Other than neighboring Conroe (0.6% Native American/Other).

The Woodlands's Multiracial Population

4,781 residents of The Woodlands, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in The Woodlands is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. The Woodlands ranks 425th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, The Woodlands's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. Multiracial residents' share of The Woodlands's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

The Woodlands is more Multiracial than neighboring Shenandoah (1.2% Multiracial), Woodloch (2.1% Multiracial), Tomball (3.6% Multiracial), and Conroe (3% Multiracial). The Woodlands is less Multiracial than neighboring Oak Ridge North (7.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.