Woodway
Woodway, or Woodway Village, is adjacent to the southwestern city limits of Waco between U.S. Highway 84 and State Highway 6, in west central McLennan County. It began as a small community on U.S. Highway 84 in the late 1940s and early 1950s but grew so rapidly that in 1955 residents voted to incorporate as Woodway Village in order to keep up with the demand for street building and other public improvements. The community became the city of Woodway in 1973. A few businesses were located in Woodway, but there were no industries; most of the work force commuted to nearby Waco. The population grew from 1,244 in 1960 to 4,819 in 1970 and to 5,660 in 1980. In 1990 it was 8,695. The population was 8,733 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.
Vivian Elizabeth Smyrl | © Texas State Historical Association
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Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Woodway is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- [-Village]
Locations
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- Latitude
- 31.49863160
- Longitude
- -97.23160800
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
Yes

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Population Counts
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Population Counts
Woodway
Pop. | Year | Source |
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9,383 | 2020 | United States Census Bureau |
9,250 | 2019 | Texas Demographic Center |
8,452 | 2010 | United States Census Bureau |
8,733 | 2000 | United States Census Bureau |
8,695 | 1990 | United States Census Bureau |
7,091 | 1980 | United States Census Bureau |
4,819 | 1970 | United States Census Bureau |
1,244 | 1960 | United States Census Bureau |