Woodlawn (Carroll County), Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Woodlawn (Carroll County) is a small community located in Virginia, within Carroll County. The total population is 2,250. It ranks as the 273rd most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Woodlawn (Carroll County) is 33.3 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. 10.2% 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 Woodlawn (Carroll County) is $78,405. This is 16% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.6%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $146,700. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $383,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Woodlawn (Carroll County) is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 92.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Woodlawn (Carroll County) has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.2%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 18.3%.

Education

14.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Woodlawn (Carroll County), Virginia 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 Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.