Woodacre, California
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Woodacre is an unincorporated town and census-designated place
(CDP) located in the San Geronimo Valley
in Marin County, California
. Woodacre is located 8 miles (13 km) south-southwest of Novato
, and 8 miles northwest of San Rafael
, the nearest incorporated town is Fairfax
, 4 miles east-southeast. Woodacre has the highest base elevation in Marin County, of 364 feet (111 m). The population was 1,348 at the 2010 census.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the CDP has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km²), all of it land.
was 750.3 people per square mile (289.7/km²). The racial makeup of Woodacre was 1,231 (91.3%) White, 3 (0.2%) African American, 4 (0.3%) Native American, 27 (2.0%) Asian, 4 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 10 (0.7%) from other races
, and 69 (5.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 77 persons (5.7%).
The Census reported that 100% of the population lived in households.
There were 595 households, out of which 144 (24.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 279 (46.9%) were opposite-sex married couples
living together, 54 (9.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 25 (4.2%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 49 (8.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
, and 11 (1.8%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 163 households (27.4%) were made up of individuals and 44 (7.4%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27. There were 358 families
(60.2% of all households); the average family size was 2.72.
The population was spread out with 238 people (17.7%) under the age of 18, 53 people (3.9%) aged 18 to 24, 262 people (19.4%) aged 25 to 44, 575 people (42.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 220 people (16.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.5 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.
There were 639 housing units at an average density of 355.7 per square mile (137.3/km²), of which 74.6% were owner-occupied and 25.4% were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 2.6%. 77.3% of the population lived in owner-occupied housing units and 22.7% lived in rental housing units.
of 2000, there were 1,393 people, 548 households, and 381 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 763.6 people per square mile (295.5/km²). There were 570 housing units at an average density of 312.5 per square mile (120.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP inj 2010 was 88.0% non-Hispanic White, 0.2% non-Hispanic African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.0% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races
, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.7% of the population.
There were 548 households out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples
living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 38.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $62,917, and the median income for a family was $71,250. Males had a median income of $50,109 versus $40,167 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $31,996. About 3.9% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) located in the San Geronimo Valley
San Geronimo Valley
San Geronimo Valley is a valley in Marin County, California, composed of four unincorporated towns: Woodacre, San Geronimo, Forest Knolls, and Lagunitas. Residents of San Geronimo Valley and surrounding areas refer to it as "The Valley." It is a fairly close-knit community, with a rather liberal...
in Marin County, California
Marin County, California
Marin County is a county located in the North San Francisco Bay Area of the U.S. state of California, across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. As of 2010, the population was 252,409. The county seat is San Rafael and the largest employer is the county government. Marin County is well...
. Woodacre is located 8 miles (13 km) south-southwest of Novato
Novato, California
Novato is a city located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, in northern Marin County. Novato is located about north-northwest of San Rafael, at an elevation of 30 feet above sea level . The 2010 U.S. Census estimated the city population to be about 51,904. Novato is about ...
, and 8 miles northwest of San Rafael
San Rafael, California
San Rafael is a city and the county seat of Marin County, California, United States. The city is located in the North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area...
, the nearest incorporated town is Fairfax
Fairfax, California
Fairfax is an incorporated town in Marin County, California, United States. Fairfax is located west-northwest of San Rafael, at an elevation of 115 feet...
, 4 miles east-southeast. Woodacre has the highest base elevation in Marin County, of 364 feet (111 m). The population was 1,348 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Woodacre is located at 38°00′46"N 122°38′43"W.According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.7 km²), all of it land.
History
The community began when promoters subdivided the place in 1912. The first post office opened in 1925.2010
The 2010 United States Census reported that Woodacre had a population of 1,348. The population densityPopulation density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 750.3 people per square mile (289.7/km²). The racial makeup of Woodacre was 1,231 (91.3%) White, 3 (0.2%) African American, 4 (0.3%) Native American, 27 (2.0%) Asian, 4 (0.3%) Pacific Islander, 10 (0.7%) from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 69 (5.1%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 77 persons (5.7%).
The Census reported that 100% of the population lived in households.
There were 595 households, out of which 144 (24.2%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 279 (46.9%) were opposite-sex married couples
Marriage
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living together, 54 (9.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 25 (4.2%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 49 (8.2%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships
POSSLQ
POSSLQ is an abbreviation for "Persons of Opposite Sex Sharing Living Quarters," a term coined in the late 1970s by the United States Census Bureau as part of an effort to more accurately gauge the prevalence of cohabitation in American households....
, and 11 (1.8%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 163 households (27.4%) were made up of individuals and 44 (7.4%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27. There were 358 families
Family (U.S. Census)
A family or family household is defined by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes as "a householder and one or more other people related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption. They do not include same-sex married couples even if the marriage was performed in a state...
(60.2% of all households); the average family size was 2.72.
The population was spread out with 238 people (17.7%) under the age of 18, 53 people (3.9%) aged 18 to 24, 262 people (19.4%) aged 25 to 44, 575 people (42.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 220 people (16.3%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.5 years. For every 100 females there were 92.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.
There were 639 housing units at an average density of 355.7 per square mile (137.3/km²), of which 74.6% were owner-occupied and 25.4% were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.7%; the rental vacancy rate was 2.6%. 77.3% of the population lived in owner-occupied housing units and 22.7% lived in rental housing units.
2000
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,393 people, 548 households, and 381 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 763.6 people per square mile (295.5/km²). There were 570 housing units at an average density of 312.5 per square mile (120.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP inj 2010 was 88.0% non-Hispanic White, 0.2% non-Hispanic African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.0% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.7% of the population.
There were 548 households out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 19.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 3.7% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 38.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $62,917, and the median income for a family was $71,250. Males had a median income of $50,109 versus $40,167 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $31,996. About 3.9% of families and 6.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.