Woodland Mills, Tennessee

Woodland Mills, Tennessee
Houses on State Route 5
Location of Woodland Mills in Obion County, Tennessee.
Coordinates: 36°28′31″N 89°6′45″W / 36.47528°N 89.11250°W / 36.47528; -89.11250
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
CountyObion
Established1850s[1]
Incorporated1968[2]
Government
 • MayorJoe Lewis
Area
 • Total
1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2)
 • Land1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Population
 • Total
346
 • Density272.0/sq mi (105.01/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38271
Area code731
FIPS code47-81700[6]
GNIS feature ID1314534[4]

Woodland Mills is a city in Obion County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 census, Woodland Mills had a population of 346.[7] It is part of the Union City, TN–KY Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Woodland Mills is located at 36°28′31″N 89°6′45″W / 36.47528°N 89.11250°W / 36.47528; -89.11250 (36.475326, -89.112452).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1970396
198052632.8%
1990398−24.3%
2000296−25.6%
201037827.7%
2020346−8.5%
Sources:[9][10][5]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Woodland Mills had a population of 346. The median age was 47.6 years. 18.2% of residents were under the age of 18 and 25.1% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 89.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 91.2 males age 18 and over.[11][12]

0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[13]

There were 153 households in Woodland Mills, of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 56.2% were married-couple households, 17.0% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 23.5% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[11]

There were 165 housing units, of which 7.3% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 0.0%.[11]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[12]
Race Number Percent
White 318 91.9%
Black or African American 20 5.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.0%
Asian 0 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0%
Some other race 0 0.0%
Two or more races 8 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 2 0.6%

2000 census

As of the census[6] of 2000, there was a population of 296, with 118 households and 92 families residing in the city. The population density was 280.2 inhabitants per square mile (108.2/km2). There were 122 housing units at an average density of 115.5 per square mile (44.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.22% White, 7.77% African American, 0.34% Asian, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.

There were 118 households, out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.2% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,875, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $37,125 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,103. About 5.2% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 5.8% of those 65 or over.

Media

Radio Stations

Education

It is in the Obion County School District.[14]

References

  1. ^ Obion County Joint Economic Development Council, Obion County welcome booklet Archived July 13, 2024, at the Wayback Machine, p. 13. Retrieved: March 2, 2013.
  2. ^ Tennessee Blue Book, 2005-2006, pp. 618-625.
  3. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  4. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Woodland Mills, Tennessee
  5. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  6. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  7. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  9. ^ "Census of Population and Housing: Decennial Censuses". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
  10. ^ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
  11. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  12. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  13. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  14. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Obion County, TN" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 6, 2024. - Text list