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Goree

Texas · 158 residents · 1.45 sq mi
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Goree has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,972. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 163 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
158
−51%since 2000
from 321 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
109 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 221 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+18%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1001922843764681990201020202024Goree
2024131
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,972
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,104 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,528
+63%since 2000
from $13,169 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+32.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services14.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction12.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information1.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
83.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
16.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48%(154)
Black8.1%(26)
Hispanic / Latino43.3%(139)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.3%(229)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(85)
Black5.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino34.8%(55)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other9.8%(15)
Diversity Score76.7%(121)
Diversity Score
77
+8%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.4%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
13.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.2%
−56.4 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goree, Texas?

Goree, Texas has about 158 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goree, Texas?

The typical household in Goree, Texas earns about $60,972 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Goree, Texas?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Goree, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goree, Texas?

About 22.9% of people in Goree, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goree, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Goree, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 249 residents, a change of about -61 percent over that period.

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

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