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Goodwell

Oklahoma · 951 residents · 2.197 sq mi
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Goodwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,375. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 241 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,500. At a median age of 22.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 22.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% 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
951
−20%since 2000
from 1,192 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
433 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
22.6
+2%since 2000
from 22.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8961K1K1K2K1990201020202024Goodwell
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,375
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,116
+45%since 2000
from $12,531 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$626
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 39.3% in 2000
54.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+30%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(1,007)
Black2.9%(34)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(103)
Asian0.8%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.7%(342)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(578)
Black8.3%(79)
Hispanic / Latino23.1%(220)
Asian1.6%(15)
Other4.3%(41)
Diversity Score68.9%(656)
Diversity Score
69
+140%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.5 min
−4%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goodwell, Oklahoma?

Goodwell, Oklahoma has about 951 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goodwell, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Goodwell, Oklahoma earns about $39,375 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 $96,500, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Goodwell, Oklahoma?

About 46.8% 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 26.2% of people in Goodwell, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goodwell, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Goodwell, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 118 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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