The Woodlands
The Woodlands is a community west of Interstate Highway 45 and eleven miles south of Conroe in southern Montgomery County. In 1972 the Mitchell Energy and Development Corporation, as a response to the growth of nearby Houston, began to build, on 23,000 acres, a planned community called The Woodlands. The first homes were ready for purchase in 1974, and by 1980 the community had a population of 11,197, six schools, six parks, five churches, and a public library. About 160 companies had opened offices there by 1981. In 1990 The Woodlands numbered 29,205 inhabitants. The population reached 55,649 in 2000.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
The Woodlands is classified as a Town
Locations
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- Latitude
- 30.15799350
- Longitude
- -95.48938450
Has Post Office
Yes
Is Incorporated
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The Woodlands by the Numbers
Population Counts
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Population Counts
The Woodlands
| Pop. | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 114,436 | 2020 | United States Census Bureau |
| 124,511 | 2019 | Texas Demographic Center |
| 93,847 | 2010 | United States Census Bureau |
| 55,649 | 2000 | United States Census Bureau |
| 29,205 | 1990 | United States Census Bureau |