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Woodson, TX
Town in Throckmorton County, Texas.
Population
504
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
776
ZIP codes
0
Woodson and its ZIP codes
Woodson at a glance
- Woodson is about 6.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,167 a year, 13% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,000 (65% below Texas) and median rent is $842 a month.
Local data for Woodson, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Woodson, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,167
Poverty rate
23.0%
Median home value
$100,000
Median rent
$842/mo
Homeownership
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
32.8
Average commute
13.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (130), German Americans (98), Honduran Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Throckmorton County. PPP loans are for Woodson.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,853
395 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,196
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$12.1M
FY 2026, $8,383 per person
How people get to work
Woodson, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.4%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 13.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Woodson, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
401
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 27°F
27.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Woodson, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Woodson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ThrockmortonTown | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| ElbertCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6 |
| BreckenridgeCity | 19 mi | 4.2 |
| NewcastleCity | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| AlbanyCity | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| GrahamCity | 28 mi | 5.6 |
| OlneyCity | 29 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Woodson, TX in?
- Woodson is in Throckmorton County, Texas.
- What is the population of Woodson, TX?
- About 504 people live in Woodson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Woodson?
- Nearby places include Throckmorton (14 mi), Elbert (18 mi), Breckenridge (19 mi), Newcastle (22 mi), Albany (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023