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Goldthwaite

Texas · 1,738 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 $44,500. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $88,500. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
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
1,738
−4%since 2000
from 1,802 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
861 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 893 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+4%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Goldthwaite
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,731 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,936
+126%since 2000
from $14,591 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(1,215)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino26%(452)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score50.2%(872)
Diversity Score
50
+30%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
−13%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.4%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goldthwaite, Texas?

Goldthwaite, Texas has about 1,738 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goldthwaite, Texas?

The typical household in Goldthwaite, Texas earns about $44,500 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 $88,500, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Goldthwaite, Texas?

About 14.1% 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 13.6% 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 72 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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