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Goodwater

Alabama · 1,291 residents · 6.494 sq mi
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Goodwater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,417. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 342 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $79,500. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,291
−21%since 2000
from 1,633 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
199 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+29%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Goodwater
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,417
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,833
+97%since 2000
from $10,602 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.5%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade52.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information1.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,500
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$527
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $287 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.3%
−29.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
49.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+53%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic25.4%(414)
Black73.1%(1,194)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.8%(797)
2020
White, non-Hispanic21.1%(273)
Black75.3%(972)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score44.2%(571)
Diversity Score
44
−9%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+69%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 46.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.8%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goodwater, Alabama?

Goodwater, Alabama has about 1,291 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goodwater, Alabama?

The typical household in Goodwater, Alabama earns about $30,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goodwater, Alabama expensive?

In Goodwater, Alabama, the median home is worth about $79,500, and the typical rent is about $527 a month.

How educated are people in Goodwater, Alabama?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Goodwater, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goodwater, Alabama?

About 33.5% of people in Goodwater, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goodwater, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Goodwater, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 549 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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