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Woodstock
Woodstock is a city in Cherokee County, Georgia, in the Atlanta metropolitan area, with a population of 35,065 at the 2020 census.
Where is Woodstock, and what is it like?
Woodstock is a city in Cherokee County in north Georgia, part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. The 2020 census counted 35,065 people. The city covers 12.67 square miles (32.81 km2), of which 12.56 square miles is land and 0.11 square miles is water. Elevation is 955 feet (291 m).
Interstate 575 and State Route 92 are the main roads through the city. Downtown Woodstock is the centre of town, with its own parking program and a downtown parking deck.
How did Woodstock begin?
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Woodstock as a town in 1897. The name comes from Walter Scott's 1826 novel Woodstock.
The railroad shaped the early town. The Louisville & Nashville Railroad built the Woodstock Depot in 1912. Passenger service ended in 1949. In 1880 the census counted just 92 people.
How fast did Woodstock grow?
For most of the twentieth century Woodstock stayed small. The census counted 442 people in 1910 and 870 in 1970. By 1990 the figure was 4,361, and in 2000 it was 10,050.
The biggest jump came next. The count reached 23,896 in 2010 and 35,065 in 2020. That is more than three times the 2000 figure.
Who lives in Woodstock?
The 2020 census counted 14,130 households and 8,464 families in the city. There were 15,010 housing units.
The median age was 37.7. Children under 18 made up 22.9 percent of residents, and people aged 65 or older made up 14.3 percent.
What is there to do in Woodstock?
Parks include Little River Park, Dupree Park, Johnston Park, Springfield Park and Olde Rope Mill Park. It also names the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Amphitheater.
Recurring city events named on the site include the Woodstock Summer Concert Series, the July 4th Spectacular, and the Christmas Jubilee and Parade of Lights. The city also takes part in National Night Out.
A 10-ton granite memorial honoring veterans was unveiled in Woodstock on May 25, 2009.
How do you get around Woodstock on foot or by bike?
Woodstock has a network of multi-use trails. They include the Noonday Creek Trail, the Serenade Trail and the Trestle Rock Trail.
The Greenprints Alliance formed in 2009 and planned over 60 miles (97 km) of trails along natural areas and through the city core. The city also works with the Sequoyah Regional Library System on a TrailStory program.
What is Cherokee County like?
Cherokee County was created by the Georgia General Assembly on December 26, 1831, and is named for the Cherokee people who lived there. The county covers 434 square miles (1,120 km2), including 13 square miles of water. The 2020 census counted 266,620 people. The county seat is Canton.
Lake Allatoona lies in the southwest of the county and holds most of its water. The Etowah and Little Rivers feed the lake. The north of the county rises toward the Georgia mountain foothills. One school district, the Cherokee County School District, covers the whole county.
Besides Woodstock, the county's cities are Ball Ground, Canton, Holly Springs, Mountain Park, Nelson and Waleska.
Find a local business in Woodstock
Woodstock is covered by the Cherokee County guide. Start with the businesses in Woodstock itself, or look across the whole guide by what they do.
Businesses in WoodstockQuestions about Woodstock
- What county is Woodstock, Georgia in?
- Woodstock is in Cherokee County, Georgia, in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
- What was Woodstock's population in 2020?
- The 2020 census counted 35,065 people. That is up from 23,896 in 2010 and 10,050 in 2000.
- Where does the name Woodstock come from?
- The name comes from Walter Scott's 1826 novel Woodstock. The town was incorporated in 1897.
- Which highways serve Woodstock?
- Interstate 575 and State Route 92 are the main roads through the city.
- Does Woodstock have walking and biking trails?
- Yes. The Noonday Creek Trail, the Serenade Trail and the Trestle Rock Trail are among them.
- Which school district serves Woodstock?
- One district, the Cherokee County School District, covers the entire county.
- Is there a local business directory for Woodstock?
- Yes. Woodstock is covered by the Cherokee County guide from Local Business America. It lists local businesses in Woodstock and the towns around it, and it is free to read.
- How do I list my business in Woodstock?
- Open the Cherokee County guide and choose Claim your listing. If your business is not there yet, choose List your business. Claiming is free, and a person checks each claim.
- What does a business listing in Woodstock cost?
- Every business has a free listing with opening hours, a map and a link to your website. Essentials is $19 a month and adds a photo gallery, an enquiry form and your Google reviews. Premium is $39 a month and adds a boost to the top of your category and a do-follow link to your website.