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Gooding

Idaho · 3,567 residents · 1.519 sq mi
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Gooding has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,404. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $91,600. Households here earn about 37% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,567
+5%since 2000
from 3,384 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,348 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,228 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
−9%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Gooding
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,404
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,316 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,471
+13%since 2000
from $13,752 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$497
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.5%
−29.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+37%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(2,793)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(501)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.8%(1,110)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(2,646)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino22.9%(818)
Asian0.6%(21)
Other3.3%(118)
Diversity Score51%(1,821)
Diversity Score
51
+56%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+9%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.7%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
18.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gooding, Idaho?

Gooding, Idaho has about 3,567 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gooding, Idaho?

The typical household in Gooding, Idaho earns about $29,404 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gooding, Idaho expensive?

In Gooding, Idaho, the median home is worth about $91,600, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in Gooding, Idaho?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Gooding, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gooding, Idaho?

About 16.7% of people in Gooding, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gooding, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Gooding, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 747 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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