Woodstock is located in the Metro-Atlanta area inside of Cherokee County. Today, the City of Woodstock is the fastest growing city in Cherokee County. More and more new businesses and professional services are available and conveniently located in Woodstock. With the growth rate of Woodstock at 70% over the past 10 years, the city has doubled in size. With Interstate 575 and State Highway 92 running diagonally and directly through the heart of Woodstock, there are unlimited possibilities for those who live and work in Woodstock and Cherokee County.
Although the first settlers called their new home Woodstock, the community did not become an official city until 1897. Postal service records show that a postmaster was in Woodstock beginning in 1833. Historic documents show the establishment of churches in the area in the 1830s as migrations of pioneers came to the community to farm the land, producing for most of their needs. Early settlements sprang up around waterways, and as the railroad and train depot became a reality in 1879, the town centered around these landmarks.
Per 2010 census:
Population: 23,896
Median household income: $62,494