Woodcrest, California
Woodcrest | |
|---|---|
 Location in Riverside County and the state of California | |
  Woodcrest Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 33°52′56″N 117°21′26″W / 33.88222°N 117.35722°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Riverside |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.375 sq mi (29.461 km2) |
| • Land | 11.375 sq mi (29.461 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 1,535 ft (468 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 15,378 |
| • Density | 1,351.9/sq mi (521.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes | 92504, 92508 |
| Area code | 951 |
| FIPS code | 06-86244 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1652815 |
Woodcrest is a census-designated place (CDP) in Riverside County, California, United States. The population was 15,378 at the 2020 census, up from 14,347 at the 2010 census.[3] The adjacent city of Riverside lists Woodcrest as an area for potential annexation.[4]
History
[edit]The Woodcrest area was initially populated by dry land grain farmers in the late 19th century.[5] In 1894, the population had grown enough for the Riverside County Board of Supervisors to establish a school in the area, and on February 6 of that year they authorized the Oak Glen School District.
In 1905 the first subdivision, the Oak Glen Tract, was created. The House Heights tract was formed in April 1924, and in May the Fertile Acres tract was created near the current Washington Street and Van Buren intersection. In February 1926, the first of five subdivisions with the name Woodcrest Acres was formed, and the name “Woodcrest” was subsequently given to the post office that was established later that year.[5] Although the post office was closed in 1936, the Woodcrest name continued to be used to refer to the area from then on.
Water in the Woodcrest area became more affordable after the voters of Riverside, Corona, Lake Elsinore and surrounding unincorporated areas approved the formation of the Western Municipal Water District in 1955. Landowners began diversifying agriculture in the area. Although citrus groves within Riverside city limits were on the decline, groves in the Woodcrest area began to expand.[6]
Beginning in the 1980s, population pressures and the availability of cheaper land resulted in the decline of agriculture in the Woodcrest area. Today, most orange groves in Woodcrest have given way to development. The citrus industry that was the foundation of Riverside and surrounding communities has nearly disappeared.
Etymology
[edit]"Wood" was the name, or part of the name, of several prominent property owners in the area, and the word was combined with "crest" because the original Woodcrest Acres tract was at the crest of the hills in the area.[5] Susan Wood owned property around the current Wood Road, and is the person for whom the road was named in 1916. John C. Woodard owned 160 acres (0.65 km2) off of current day Washington Street. For many years, one of the main routes from Riverside out to Woodcrest was referred to as Woodard Grade, or sometimes Woodward Grade, but the name was later lost when the county realigned the route with current day Washington Street.[7] Additionally, two real estate promoters in the area were named Marie and Charles Wood.[5]
Geography
[edit]Woodcrest is located at 33°53′0″N 117°21′50″W / 33.88333°N 117.36389°W (33.883366, -117.363825).[8] Certain locations of Woodcrest reach higher than 2,000 feet (610 m) above sea level.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 11.4 square miles (30 km2), all of it land.
Woodcrest is also an equestrian community with many of its residences owning ranches and horses. However, many new housing developments are being built in Woodcrest due to the increasing population of Riverside.
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 7,796 | — | |
| 2000 | 8,342 | 7.0% | |
| 2010 | 14,347 | 72.0% | |
| 2020 | 15,378 | 7.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[9] 1990[10] 2000[11] 2010[12] | |||
2020 census
[edit]As of the 2020 census, Woodcrest had a population of 15,378. The population density was 1,351.9 inhabitants per square mile (522.0/km2). The median age was 42.1 years. 21.8% of residents were under the age of 18 and 17.9% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 100.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.2 males age 18 and over.[13][14][15]
The census reported that 99.3% of the population lived in households, 0.7% lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized. In addition, 99.3% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.7% lived in rural areas.[15][16]
There were 4,648 households, of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18. Of all households, 64.3% were married-couple households, 4.4% were cohabiting couple households, 13.1% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present, and 18.2% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 12.6% of households were one person, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.28. There were 3,894 families (83.8% of all households).[13][17]
There were 4,767 housing units at an average density of 419.1 units per square mile (161.8 units/km2). Of these, 2.5% were vacant and 4,648 (97.5%) were occupied. Among occupied units, 89.1% were owner-occupied and 10.9% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.7%, and the rental vacancy rate was 3.8%.[13][15]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,207 | 53.4% |
| Black or African American | 803 | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 185 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 1,014 | 6.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 51 | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 2,607 | 17.0% |
| Two or more races | 2,511 | 16.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 5,680 | 36.9% |
2023 estimates
[edit]In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that 13.4% of the population were foreign-born. Of all people aged 5 or older, 69.5% spoke only English at home, 24.5% spoke Spanish, 1.4% spoke other Indo-European languages, 3.9% spoke Asian or Pacific Islander languages, and 0.7% spoke other languages. Of those aged 25 or older, 92.3% were high school graduates and 30.0% had a bachelor's degree.[18]
The median household income was $139,659, and the per capita income was $49,085. About 5.1% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line.[19]
Government
[edit]In the California State Legislature, Woodcrest is in the 32nd senatorial district, represented by Republican Kelly Seyarto, and in the 63rd Assembly district, represented by Republican Natasha Johnson.[20]
In the United States House of Representatives, Woodcrest is in California's 41st congressional district, represented by Republican Ken Calvert.[21]
Education
[edit]Most of Woodcrest is in Riverside Unified School District while a portion is in Val Verde Unified School District.[22]
References
[edit]Bibliography
[edit]- Gunther, Jane Davies. Riverside County, California, Place Names; Their Origines and Their Stories, Rubidoux Printing Co, Riverside, CA, 1984. LOC Catalog: 84-72920.
- Patterson, Tom. A Colony For California, Second Edition, The Museum Press of the Riverside Museum Associates, Riverside, California, 1996. LOC catalog: 96-70106. ISBN 0-935661-24-7.
Citations and Notes
[edit]- ^ a b "Woodcrest". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved November 12, 2014.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ^ a b "QuickFacts: Woodcrest CDP, California". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ "City of Riverside: City Annexations". Archived from the original on November 15, 2008. Retrieved November 8, 2008.
- ^ a b c d Gunther, pages 580-582.
- ^ Patterson, page 462-463.
- ^ The Press-Enterprise, November 9, 1961.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - California" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
- ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ^ a b c "Woodcrest CDP, California; DP1: Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- ^ "Woodcrest CDP, California; P16: Household Type - 2020 Census of Population and Housing". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ "Woodcrest CDP, California; CP02: Comparative Social Characteristics in the United States - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ "Woodcrest CDP, California; DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics - 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates Comparison Profiles". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ "Find Your California Representatives". Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ "California's 41st Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC.
- ^ Geography Division (December 18, 2020). 2020 Census – School District Reference Map: Riverside County, CA (PDF) (Map). Suitland, Maryland: U.S. Census Bureau. p. 2 (PDF p. 3/6). Retrieved October 4, 2024. - Text list
