Woodlake is a census-designated place in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Woodlake had a population of 7,493. The suburban community is located on the western shore of Swift Creek Reservoir.
History The real estate development company East West Partners (now East West Communities) were the developers of the Woodlake community. Planning for the community began in 1981, with construction beginning by 1984. In 1990, the community was voted “Best Community in America” by Urban Land Institute. East West Partners were also responsible for the Brandermill community, which is located on the eastern shore of the Swift Creek Reservoir.
Demographics
Woodlake was first listed as a census designated place in the 2010 U.S. census.
Racial and ethnic composition +Woodlake CDP, Virginia – Racial and ethnic compositionRace / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2010Pop 2020% 2010% 2020White alone (NH)6,2876,06285.90%80.90%Black or African American alone (NH)4915066.71%6.75%Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)12140.16%0.19%Asian alone (NH)1682002.30%2.67%Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH)020.00%0.03%Other race alone (NH)19470.26%0.63%Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)1233301.68%4.40%Hispanic or Latino (any race)2193322.99%4.43%Total7,3197,493 100.00%100.00%
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