Woodland, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 477, 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 Minnesota, within Hennepin County. The total population is 477. It ranks as the 514th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Woodland is 55.1 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 10.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Woodland is $190,000. This is 113% higher than the state median of $89,062. It is also 135% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.4%. This is 64% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 7.4%. This is 82% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $1,185,300. Housing costs are 260% higher than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.2x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 96.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Woodland has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 99.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

85.8% 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 118% higher than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.5%. Notably, 33.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Woodland, Minnesota 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 Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.