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Goldthwaite

Texas · 1,878 residents · 2.019 sq mi
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Goldthwaite has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,919. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,100. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 50% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
1,878
+4%since 2000
from 1,802 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
930 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 893 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
−4%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Goldthwaite
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,919
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,731 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,157
+4%since 2000
from $14,591 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$344
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.2%
−42.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+40%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(1,449)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(332)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.5%(694)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(1,381)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino24.6%(462)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other1.5%(29)
Diversity Score50%(938)
Diversity Score
50
+30%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+9%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% 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%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goldthwaite, Texas?

Goldthwaite, Texas has about 1,878 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goldthwaite, Texas?

The typical household in Goldthwaite, Texas earns about $24,919 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goldthwaite, Texas expensive?

In Goldthwaite, Texas, the median home is worth about $62,100, and the typical rent is about $344 a month.

How educated are people in Goldthwaite, Texas?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Goldthwaite, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goldthwaite, Texas?

About 24.5% of people in Goldthwaite, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goldthwaite, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Goldthwaite, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 212 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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