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Goodman

Missouri · 1,202 residents · 1.327 sq mi
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Goodman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,800. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,202
+2%since 2000
from 1,183 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
906 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 891 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
−3%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9791K2K2K2K1990201020202024Goodman
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,349 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,709
+60%since 2000
from $11,052 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
31.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+13%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,066)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(38)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(951)
Black0.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(71)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other13.8%(166)
Diversity Score44.1%(530)
Diversity Score
44
+1273%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.8 min
+105%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−17.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.4%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goodman, Missouri?

Goodman, Missouri has about 1,202 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goodman, Missouri?

The typical household in Goodman, Missouri earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goodman, Missouri expensive?

In Goodman, Missouri, the median home is worth about $75,800, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Goodman, Missouri?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Goodman, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goodman, Missouri?

About 29.0% of people in Goodman, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goodman, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Goodman, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 108 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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