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Goodwell

Oklahoma · 915 residents (2025 est.) · 2.20 sq mi
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Goodwell is home to 1,122 people in Oklahoma. This skews young, with a median age of 22.8. The typical home is worth $127,700, having more than doubled since 2000. That is roughly 36% ahead of the Oklahoma median. 76% were living in the same home a year earlier. Renters pay $820 a month at the median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,122
−6%since 2000
from 1,192 in 2000
915 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
511 / sq mi
+9%since 2009
from 467 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
22.8
+3%since 2000
from 22.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.20 sq mi
Population, 19902024
8961K1K1K2K19902000201020202024Goodwell
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54%(45)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911%(123)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.2%(13)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1918.2%(204)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2418.4%(206)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.1%(125)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.1%(102)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.3%(161)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 644.5%(51)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.5%(84)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840.7%(8)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$88,424
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$27,655
+121%since 2000
from $12,531 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
+48.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
5.9%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.254
−35%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$127,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$820
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,442
59.1%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 39.3% in 2000
40.9% rent
34.7%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.12 people
+49%since 2009
from 2.10 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
0.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
12.7%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.4
−28%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
41
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(1,007)
Black2.9%(34)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(103)
Asian0.8%(10)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(724)
Black4.8%(54)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(124)
Asian11.6%(130)
Other8%(90)
69
+58%since 2009
from 44 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican10%(112)
Spaniard0.3%(3)
Asian origin
Vietnamese8.2%(92)
Filipino2.9%(33)
Chinese0.4%(5)
Ancestry
German10.3%(116)
English6.3%(71)
Irish6.2%(70)
West Indian1.5%(17)
Scottish1.1%(12)
Dutch1%(11)
American0.8%(9)
Hungarian0.8%(9)
Iranian0.7%(8)
Swedish0.7%(8)
French0.4%(5)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Canadian0.4%(4)
Norwegian0.1%(1)
Section 05

Education

37.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
11.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
+113%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
70.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
4.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
17.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
7.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
71.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
87.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
19.5%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
32.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
48.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
12.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
3.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
9.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2012
from 4.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
11.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2013
from 14.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
82.2%
+26.3 ptssince 2017
from 55.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
76.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.5% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
80.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 84.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
8.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 8.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married53.5%(273)
Married36.7%(187)
Widowed4.3%(22)
Divorced5.5%(28)
Women 15+
Never married43.6%(188)
Married53.1%(229)
Widowed1.2%(5)
Divorced2.1%(9)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

11.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2013
from 14.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
74.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 76.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
7.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
8.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
10.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
2.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
78.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 80.7% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
19.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.9% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)27.6%(8)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)27.6%(8)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era17.2%(5)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 29 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goodwell, Oklahoma?

Goodwell, Oklahoma has about 1,122 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goodwell, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Goodwell, Oklahoma earns about $88,424 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goodwell, Oklahoma expensive?

In Goodwell, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $127,700, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Goodwell, Oklahoma?

About 37.1% of adults age 25 and over in Goodwell, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goodwell, Oklahoma?

About 5.9% of people in Goodwell, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goodwell, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Goodwell, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added 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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