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Goliad County

Texas · 7,210 residents · 852.011 sq mi
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Goliad County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,786. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $99,100. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,210
+4%since 2000
from 6,928 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.7
+14%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Goliad County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,786
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,201 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,120
+64%since 2000
from $17,126 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing7.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$609
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−48.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+6%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(4,115)
Black4.6%(317)
Hispanic / Latino35.2%(2,439)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.4%(4,461)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.2%(4,337)
Black4.3%(310)
Hispanic / Latino34.1%(2,462)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other2.5%(181)
Diversity Score66.4%(4,786)
Diversity Score
66
+3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.6%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goliad County, Texas?

Goliad County, Texas has about 7,210 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goliad County, Texas?

The typical household in Goliad County, Texas earns about $51,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goliad County, Texas expensive?

In Goliad County, Texas, the median home is worth about $99,100, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Goliad County, Texas?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Goliad County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goliad County, Texas?

About 11.8% of people in Goliad County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goliad County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Goliad County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,230 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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