Woodland, Washington
Encyclopedia
Woodland is a city in Clark
and Cowlitz
counties in the U.S. state
of Washington. Most residents live within Cowlitz County, in which the majority of the city lies. It is part of the 'Longview, Washington
Metropolitan Statistical Area'. The population was 5,509 at the 2010 census.
Woodland was officially incorporated on March 27, 1906.
Woodland is perhaps best known as the home of Hulda Klager
(1863–1960), who was a prolific breeder of lilacs. Her house and lilac gardens were saved in 1964 from being torn down to make room for an industrial site, and are currently maintained as a state and National Historic Landmark
by the Lilac Society.
The Cedar Creek Grist Mill, a National Historic Landmark
, is located near Woodland.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km²), of which, 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it (3.85%) is water.
of 2000, there were 3,780 people, 1,379 households, and 979 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,508.9 people per square mile (581.5/km²). There were 1,482 housing units at an average density of 591.6 per square mile (228.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.36% White, 0.34% African American, 0.93% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 2.83% from other races
, and 1.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.35% of the population. 17.8% were of German
, 16.3% American
, 10.1% Irish
and 9.6% English
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 17,390 households out of which 28.0% had children over the age of 34 living with them, 5.6% were married couples
living together,12.0% were single parent households, and 29.0% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 85 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 8.13.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 96.7 males. For every 1 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,742, and the median income for a family was $44,483. Males had a median income of $37,321 versus $22,686 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $15,596. About 9.3% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.
Clark County, Washington
Clark County is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Washington, across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon.Clark County was the first county of Washington, named after William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition...
and Cowlitz
Cowlitz County, Washington
Cowlitz County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2010 census its population was 102,410. It forms the Longview, Washington, Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Cowlitz County. The county seat is at Kelso, and its largest city is Longview...
counties in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Washington. Most residents live within Cowlitz County, in which the majority of the city lies. It is part of the 'Longview, Washington
Longview, Washington
Longview is a city in Cowlitz County, Washington, United States. It is the principal city of the "Longview, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area", which encompasses all of Cowlitz County. Longview's population was 36,648 at the time of the 2010 census and is the largest city in Cowlitz County...
Metropolitan Statistical Area'. The population was 5,509 at the 2010 census.
History
Woodland is perhaps best known as the home of Hulda Klager
Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens
The Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens are nonprofit botanical gardens specializing in lilacs, located at 115 South Pekin Road, Woodland, Washington. The gardens are open daily; a small admission fee is charged.-History:...
(1863–1960), who was a prolific breeder of lilacs. Her house and lilac gardens were saved in 1964 from being torn down to make room for an industrial site, and are currently maintained as a state and National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
by the Lilac Society.
The Cedar Creek Grist Mill, a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
, is located near Woodland.
Points of interest
- Hulda Klager Lilac GardensHulda Klager Lilac GardensThe Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens are nonprofit botanical gardens specializing in lilacs, located at 115 South Pekin Road, Woodland, Washington. The gardens are open daily; a small admission fee is charged.-History:...
- G-Loomis Fishing Rods
- Lamiglas Fishing Rods
- Horseshoe Lake Park
Geography
Woodland is located at 45°54′40"N 122°44′27"W (45.910973, -122.740828).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km²), of which, 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it (3.85%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,780 people, 1,379 households, and 979 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,508.9 people per square mile (581.5/km²). There were 1,482 housing units at an average density of 591.6 per square mile (228.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.36% White, 0.34% African American, 0.93% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 2.83% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.35% of the population. 17.8% were of German
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
, 16.3% American
United States
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, 10.1% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
and 9.6% English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 17,390 households out of which 28.0% had children over the age of 34 living with them, 5.6% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together,12.0% were single parent households, and 29.0% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 85 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 8.13.
In the city the population was spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 96.7 males. For every 1 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,742, and the median income for a family was $44,483. Males had a median income of $37,321 versus $22,686 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $15,596. About 9.3% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.