Woodstock: Demographics & People
Census counts 5,871 people in Woodstock, in 2,088 households. Population grew 0.3% from 5,851 (2022) to 5,871 (2024). Median age 35.2 years. (7.7y younger than Shenandoah County; 2.6y younger than Virginia). Children under 18 are 29% of the population. Population is 67% White (non-Hispanic) and 22% Hispanic or Latino. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.49). 62% of households are family-led. County is gaining 336 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 38% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 2.8 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 38% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Virginia 35%).
- 81 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.3% from 5,851 (2022) to 5,871 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~5,890 (extrapolated at 0.2%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 5,917.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 44,186 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.3% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 5,851 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 5,871 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 5,871 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Population Estimate | 5,917 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 35.2y is 3.7 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 29% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 35.2 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 28.9% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 5,871 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 1,697 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,207.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 2,029.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 938 |
| Population under 18 | 1,697 |
| Median age | 35.2 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 5,871 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.49 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 4,130 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 471 |
| Asian residents | 271 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 1,153 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 48.5% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 68.5% |
| Asian population | 4.2% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 6.4% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 21.8% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 67.2% (vs Virginia 53.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 5.2% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 13% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 3,526 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 1,280 |
| Share born in this state | 60.1% |
| Share born in another state | 39.9% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 21.8% |
| Foreign-born residents | 5.2% |
| Naturalized citizens | 13.0% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 524 |
| From Africa | 31 |
Households & Family Composition
2,088 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 62% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 1,217 families, 28% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 1,554 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 1,217 |
| Married couples with children | 341 |
| Average household size | 2.53 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 12.2% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 193 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 183 |
| Family households | 1,306 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
| Households that are families | 62.5% (vs Virginia 65.0%) |
| Total households | 2,088 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 12.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 336 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 12.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 42,505 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 42,169 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 336 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 391 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 7.0% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 210 residents live in group quarters (3.6% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 210 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 6 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 51171 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 51 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 171 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Shenandoah |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 21.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 18.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 26.00 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 51171 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Shenandoah County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,650 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 51171 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Shenandoah County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 58.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 50.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 43.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 43,616 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 5.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 5 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 28.9% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 5,871, stable, family-oriented, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 5,871 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
| Town Summary · County | Shenandoah County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade