The Woodlands, Texas

census-designated place in metropolitan Houston, Texas, United States

The Woodlands is a master planned community and census-designated place (CDP) in the U.S. state of Texas, in the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area.

The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands in Montgomery and Harris counties
The Woodlands in Montgomery and Harris counties
The Woodlands is located in Texas
The Woodlands
The Woodlands
Location in Texas
The Woodlands is located in the United States
The Woodlands
The Woodlands
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 30°10′39″N 95°30′14″W / 30.17750°N 95.50389°W / 30.17750; -95.50389
Country United States
State Texas
CountiesMontgomery, Harris
Established1974
Area
 • Census-designated place and special-purpose district43.9 sq mi (113.6 km2)
 • Land43.3 sq mi (112.1 km2)
 • Water0.6 sq mi (1.5 km2)
Elevation
160 ft (50 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Census-designated place and special-purpose district114,436
 • Density2,644/sq mi (1,020.8/km2)
 • Urban
402,454 (US: 103rd)[2]
 • Urban density1,836.5/sq mi (709.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Area code281/346/713/832/936
FIPS code48-72656[4]
GNIS feature ID1867568[5]
Websitethewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

It is primarily located in Montgomery County, with parts going into Harris County.

In 2020, the population of The Woodlands was 114,436.[3]

References

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  1. "Board of Directors". The Woodlands Township. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  2. United States Census Bureau (December 29, 2022). "2020 Census Qualifying Urban Areas and Final Criteria Clarifications". Federal Register.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2020 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): The Woodlands CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved January 31, 2008.