Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Goldthwaite, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,843

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.3%1,185

Hispanic/Latino

30.7%566

Two or More

3.3%61

Other

0.7%13

Black

0.5%10

Asian

0.4%7

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.7%84

High School Diploma

35.4%447

Some College (<1 yr)

4.7%59

Some College (1+ yr)

18.7%236

Associate's Degree

4.1%52

Bachelor's Degree

13.4%169

Master's Degree

5%63

Professional Degree

0.2%2

Doctorate

0.1%1

HS or Higher

88.3%

BA or Higher

18.6%

Graduate+

5.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$127,700

Median Renti

$710

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.7%475

Renter-Occupied

35.3%259

Total Units

904

Homeownership

64.7%

Vacancy Rate

18.8%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1%9

2010–2019

3.8%34

2000–2009

7.7%70

1990–1999

4.5%41

1980–1989

10.5%95

1970–1979

21.7%196

1960–1969

9%81

1950–1959

11.4%103

1940–1949

11.7%106

1939 or earlier

18.7%169

Heating Fuel

Electricity

48.9%359

Utility Gas

42.9%315

Bottled/LP Gas

7.1%52

Wood

1.1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,808

Mean Household Incomei

$71,275

Per Capita Incomei

$29,691

Poverty Ratei

4.4%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

954

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$388/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing36 homes94% occupied$388/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,808/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

56%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

38%

Low income$27K–$44K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

82% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

15% of subsidized households are minority

21% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1367.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Germany

Workforce

Total Employed

912

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

59(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.2%Insured

11.8%Uninsured