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Goodland

Indiana · 980 residents · 0.761 sq mi
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Goodland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
980
−11%since 2000
from 1,096 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,288 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+10%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7408971K1K1K1990201020202024Goodland
2024792
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,952 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,623
+38%since 2000
from $15,715 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.3%
US avg: 10%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,400
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−14%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,079)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(871)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(49)
Diversity Score25.4%(249)
Diversity Score
25
+1015%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goodland, Indiana?

Goodland, Indiana has about 980 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goodland, Indiana?

The typical household in Goodland, Indiana earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goodland, Indiana expensive?

In Goodland, Indiana, the median home is worth about $69,400, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Goodland, Indiana?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Goodland, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goodland, Indiana?

About 19.0% of people in Goodland, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goodland, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Goodland, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 53 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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