Woodland, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 682, Woodland's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Woodland is a small community located in Alabama, within Randolph County. The total population is 682. It ranks as the 384th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Woodland is 22.8 years. This is 42% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Woodland is $170,223. This is 166% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 111% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.3%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 0.4%. This is 91% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $416,700. Housing costs are 99% higher than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Woodland is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Woodland has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 5.6%.

Education

62.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Woodland in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 119% higher than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.1%. Notably, 30.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Woodland, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.