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Goulds

Florida · 11,446 residents · 2.909 sq mi
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Goulds has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,457. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $263,800. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 117%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,446
+54%since 2000
from 7,453 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,935 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 2,562 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
+40%since 2000
from 25.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K11K13K15K1990201020202024Goulds
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,457
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,633 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,347
+101%since 2000
from $8,649 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
−20.2 ptssince 2000
from 43.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,800
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,019
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 47.3% in 2000
49.0% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+47%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.9%(362)
Black76.8%(5,726)
Hispanic / Latino16.4%(1,219)
Asian0.5%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.3%(3,376)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.4%(508)
Black38.8%(4,446)
Hispanic / Latino54%(6,186)
Asian0.6%(71)
Other1.5%(175)
Diversity Score68.8%(7,870)
Diversity Score
69
+52%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
+26.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.8 min
+76%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
38.5%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.7%
−45.4 ptssince 2013
from 69.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goulds, Florida?

Goulds, Florida has about 11,446 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goulds, Florida?

The typical household in Goulds, Florida earns about $43,457 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goulds, Florida expensive?

In Goulds, Florida, the median home is worth about $263,800, and the typical rent is about $1,019 a month.

How educated are people in Goulds, Florida?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Goulds, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goulds, Florida?

About 23.5% of people in Goulds, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goulds, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Goulds, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,162 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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

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