Woodlake, VA Demographics

A map of Woodlake's Population by Race

Woodlake, Virginia has an estimated population of 7,358, a slight decrease from the 7,493 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.6% White, 6.3% Hispanic, 6.0% Multiracial, 4.9% Black, 3.5% Asian, and 1.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Woodlake, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Woodlake has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Woodlake, that probability was 33.6% in 2020 and 38.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Woodlake is ranked the 168th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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). Woodlake was ranked the 164th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Woodlake's White Population

5,713 residents of Woodlake, or 77.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Woodlake is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Woodlake ranks 267th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodlake's White population has declined by an estimated 5.8%. White residents' share of Woodlake's population has decreased from 80.9% to 77.6%.

Woodlake is more White than neighboring Brandermill (74.1% White), Midlothian (69.8% White), Rockwood (65.7% White), Bon Air (73.7% White), and Manchester (46.3% White).

Woodlake's Black Population

358 residents of Woodlake, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Woodlake is considerably lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Woodlake ranks 358th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodlake's Black population has declined by an estimated 29.2%. Black residents' share of Woodlake's population has decreased from 6.8% to 4.9%.

Woodlake is less Black than neighboring Brandermill (9.5% Black), Midlothian (13.2% Black), Rockwood (20% Black), Bon Air (11.8% Black), and Manchester (36% Black).

Woodlake's Asian Population

258 residents of Woodlake, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Woodlake is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Woodlake ranks 188th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodlake's Asian population has grown by an estimated 29.0%. Asian residents' share of Woodlake's population has increased from 2.7% to 3.5%.

Woodlake is more Asian than neighboring Bon Air (2.8% Asian), and Manchester (2.5% Asian). Woodlake is less Asian than neighboring Brandermill (5.6% Asian), Midlothian (4.7% Asian), and Rockwood (3.6% Asian).

Woodlake's Hispanic Population

464 residents of Woodlake, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Woodlake is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Woodlake ranks 352nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodlake's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 39.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Woodlake's population has increased from 4.4% to 6.3%.

Woodlake is more Hispanic than neighboring Brandermill (5.8% Hispanic), and Midlothian (4.6% Hispanic). Woodlake is less Hispanic than neighboring Rockwood (6.8% Hispanic), Bon Air (8.6% Hispanic), and Manchester (13.1% Hispanic).

Woodlake's Native American/Other Population

124 residents of Woodlake, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Woodlake is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Woodlake ranks 227th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodlake's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 96.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Woodlake's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.7%.

Woodlake is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brandermill (1.4% Native American/Other), Midlothian (0.7% Native American/Other), Rockwood (0.4% Native American/Other), Bon Air (0.4% Native American/Other), and Manchester (0% Native American/Other).

Woodlake's Multiracial Population

441 residents of Woodlake, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Woodlake is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Woodlake ranks 286th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Woodlake's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Woodlake's population has increased from 4.4% to 6.0%.

Woodlake is more Multiracial than neighboring Brandermill (3.7% Multiracial), Rockwood (3.4% Multiracial), Bon Air (2.8% Multiracial), and Manchester (2.2% Multiracial). Woodlake is less Multiracial than neighboring Midlothian (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.