Goodwin, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Goodwin, Arkansas had a total population of 56, the 569th largest community in Arkansas. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 7.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Goodwin Quick Facts
How Goodwin Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 61 | 56 | -8.2% |
| Median home value | $89,500 | $87,500 | -2.2% |
How Goodwin Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 51 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Goodwin Rankings in Arkansas
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Other Cities in St. Francis County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest City | 12,646 | $35,689 | 37.7% | $92,000 |
| Hughes | 886 | $43,250 | 41.6% | $69,800 |
| Palestine | 800 | $36,090 | 27.6% | $67,900 |
| Colt | 510 | $22,188 | 46.5% | $93,800 |
| Madison | 476 | $55,893 | 24.2% | $120,400 |
| Caldwell | 441 | $68,375 | 7.7% | $123,500 |
| Wheatley | 374 | $66,607 | 3.7% | $170,800 |
| Widener | 238 | $45,938 | 8.8% | $41,800 |
Cities Similar to Goodwin
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 57 | $28,750 | $75,000 | 6.7% | 35.1% |
| Jerusalem | 57 | N/A | N/A | 8.8% | 43.9% |
| Gum Springs | 55 | $48,333 | $68,300 | 34.9% | 0.0% |
| LaGrange | 53 | $41,313 | N/A | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| Collins | 60 | $42,500 | $70,000 | 10.9% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 56, Goodwin's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Goodwin is a small community located in Arkansas, within St. Francis County. The total population is 56. It ranks as the 569th most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Goodwin is 68.4 years. This is 78% higher than the state median of 38.5 years. 35.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Goodwin. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Goodwin, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $87,500. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $188,000. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 66.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Goodwin is Black or African American, making up 69.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 30.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (30.4%) is well below the state average of 67.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (69.6% vs 14.6%).
Education
7.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Goodwin, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Goodwin, Arkansas?
Goodwin, Arkansas has a population of 56 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Goodwin, AR?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Goodwin — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Goodwin, AR?
The ACS sample for Goodwin recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Goodwin, Arkansas?
Goodwin's population is 30.4% White, 69.6% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Goodwin, AR?
The median home value in Goodwin is $87,500.
How educated is Goodwin, Arkansas?
7.1% of adults (25+) in Goodwin hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.