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Goulding

Florida · 3,392 residents · 1.186 sq mi
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Goulding has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,194. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 1,092 residents. 5% 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 $80,200. The poverty rate of 32.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,392
−24%since 2000
from 4,484 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,860 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 3,781 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Goulding
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,194
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,275
+27%since 2000
from $8,876 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$822
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $326 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 50.4% in 2000
47.1% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+23%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.5%(1,100)
Black71.9%(3,224)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(69)
Asian0.6%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.7%(2,274)
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.5%(899)
Black68.5%(2,322)
Hispanic / Latino2%(69)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other6%(202)
Diversity Score61.5%(2,085)
Diversity Score
61
+21%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.9%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
29.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2011
from 22.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.5%
−49.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
Female
37.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.9%
−59.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goulding, Florida?

Goulding, Florida has about 3,392 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goulding, Florida?

The typical household in Goulding, Florida earns about $23,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goulding, Florida expensive?

In Goulding, Florida, the median home is worth about $80,200, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.

How educated are people in Goulding, Florida?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Goulding, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goulding, Florida?

About 32.4% of people in Goulding, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goulding, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Goulding, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 767 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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