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Golinda

Texas · 618 residents · 4.167 sq mi
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Golinda has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,917. Population has grown 46% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,800. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
618
+46%since 2000
from 423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
148 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+4%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2984746508261K1990201020202024Golinda
2024836
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,917
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,955 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,732
+82%since 2000
from $14,136 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+19%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(304)
Black19.1%(81)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(35)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.3%(230)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(386)
Black14.1%(87)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(126)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64.9%(401)
Diversity Score
65
+19%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.3%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golinda, Texas?

Golinda, Texas has about 618 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Golinda, Texas?

The typical household in Golinda, Texas earns about $52,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golinda, Texas expensive?

In Golinda, Texas, the median home is worth about $115,800.

How educated are people in Golinda, Texas?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Golinda, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Golinda, Texas?

About 16.0% of people in Golinda, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Golinda, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Golinda, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 261 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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