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Goliad

Texas · 1,708 residents (2025 est.) · 1.565 sq mi
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Goliad has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,266. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 324 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $184,200. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,651
−16%since 2000
from 1,975 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,055 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.0
−7%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,708 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Goliad
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,266
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,200 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,397
+74%since 2000
from $13,997 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
+4%since 2010
from 0.487 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing11.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,200
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$673
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+111%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.6%(861)
Black5.7%(113)
Hispanic / Latino49.7%(982)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.5%(1,373)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.3%(567)
Black5.9%(97)
Hispanic / Latino58.5%(966)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(21)
Diversity Score67%(1,106)
Diversity Score
67
−4%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.2%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.9%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.0%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2012
from 20.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.3%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2017
from 54.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2016
from 75.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2016
from 24.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goliad, Texas?

Goliad, Texas has about 1,651 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goliad, Texas?

The typical household in Goliad, Texas earns about $42,266 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goliad, Texas expensive?

In Goliad, Texas, the median home is worth about $184,200, and the typical rent is about $673 a month.

How educated are people in Goliad, Texas?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Goliad, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goliad, Texas?

About 26.4% of people in Goliad, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goliad, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Goliad, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 295 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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