Woodland, California Income Statistics
Woodland Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Woodland Below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Woodland | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $87,213 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $56,410 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.6% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 11.0% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 12.0% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Woodland is about 12% lower than in California. Income has been growing faster in Woodland (5.6%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 11% of adults in Woodland earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Woodland, California grew by 52.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $87,213 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.6% per year.
Woodland has stayed above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never fallen below it. It came closest in 2014, at 1.1% higher. The gap has narrowed from 12% in 2009 to 8.4% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Woodland
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 8,224 households (44.2% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 18.3% of households in Woodland had an income under $35,000 and 22.4% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Woodland has a larger share of households earning $100,000 to $149,999 (21.8% vs 17.4%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (12.0% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 763 | 4.1% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 493 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,067 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,086 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,662 | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,202 | 17.2% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,108 | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4,056 | 21.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,945 | 10.5% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 2,224 | 12.0% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 18,605 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 4,773 residents (11.0% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 13.0% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 15.4% of Woodland residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 25.7% had some income but less than $25,000, and 19.6% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Woodland has a larger share of residents with no personal income (15.4% vs 12.8%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (11.0% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 6,710 | 15.4% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 3,991 | 9.2% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,884 | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4,288 | 9.9% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3,960 | 9.1% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6,130 | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 6,980 | 16.0% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,772 | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 4,773 | 11.0% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 43,488 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 15.4% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Woodland
| Metric | Woodland | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.543 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $63,928 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $50,881 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 20.4% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Woodland, it is 0.543, lower than California's 0.572, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 26% more than women's income in Woodland, California. Over a 35-year career, a 26% wage gap accumulates to roughly $456,645 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Woodland, California has widened from about 19% to 20% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 21% in 2020, and was narrowest at 11% in 2015. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $4,204 since 2009.
Sharply against the trend: the pay gap in Woodland widened by 1.5 points while California's narrowed by 4.3 points.
Employment
| Metric | Woodland | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 11.6% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 18 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 1,632 people are unemployed in Woodland, California.
The average commute time in Woodland is 18 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Woodland, California has fallen from 9.5% to 5.9% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 11.3% in 2013 and fell as low as 4.3% in 2021.
Woodland has been above the U.S. unemployment rate in most years since 2011, but dipped below it in 2020-2022 (as much as 1.3 points lower). In 2024 its rate was 0.7 points higher.
Woodland, CA Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Woodland, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland, CA | 53,515 | $87,213 #1/2 | 5.6%/yr #1/2 | 5.9% #1/2 | 0.543 #1/2 |
| Davis, CA | 53,546 | $83,767 | 5.3%/yr | 6.8% | 0.636 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Woodland, California has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it about on par with California, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Woodland, California.
How Rich Is Woodland, California?
Woodland has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $87,213, about 12% lower than the California average of $99,161.
Are incomes growing in Woodland, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Woodland, California rose 52%, from $57,392 to $87,213. Over the same years, income here lagged behind California as a whole: +52% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Woodland in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Woodland, California was $86,012, up 5% from $82,196 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Woodland in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Woodland, California was $69,616. By 2024 it had risen 25% to $87,213.
What is the Gini coefficient in Woodland, California?
The Gini coefficient in Woodland is 0.543. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Woodland, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Woodland, California has widened from about 19% to 20% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 21% in 2020, and was narrowest at 11% in 2015. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $4,204 since 2009.
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