Goodmanville, California Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Goodmanville, California had a total population of 169, the 1398th largest community in California, with a median household income of $154,034, which is 55% higher than the state average. 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
- Household income is 55% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in California.
Goodmanville Quick Facts
How Goodmanville 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 | 193 | 169 | -12.4% |
| Median household income | $149,120 | $154,034 | +3.3% |
How Goodmanville 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
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 70 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Goodmanville Rankings in California
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Other Cities in Kern County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | 411,986 | $80,540 | 16.3% | $371,700 |
| Delano | 51,679 | $67,010 | 16.0% | $301,900 |
| Oildale | 34,687 | $51,298 | 25.2% | $238,800 |
| East Niles | 28,532 | $55,124 | 28.7% | $251,500 |
| Ridgecrest | 28,225 | $89,250 | 12.5% | $253,900 |
| Wasco | 26,558 | $51,727 | 18.4% | $273,600 |
| Rosamond | 21,473 | $79,386 | 17.1% | $352,600 |
| Shafter | 21,193 | $71,215 | 20.7% | $335,800 |
| Arvin | 19,539 | $49,183 | 34.6% | $262,700 |
| Rosedale | 18,877 | $135,966 | 6.4% | $608,900 |
Cities Similar to Goodmanville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomales | 168 | N/A | $849,400 | 37.8% | 54.8% |
| Spreckels | 174 | N/A | $843,800 | 66.7% | 24.1% |
| Comptche | 163 | N/A | N/A | 55.2% | 37.4% |
| Midpines | 160 | N/A | N/A | 55.0% | 0.0% |
| North San Juan | 179 | N/A | $549,600 | 13.4% | 50.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 169, Goodmanville'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
Goodmanville is a small community located in California, within Kern County. The total population is 169. It ranks as the 1398th most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.
Age Demographics
The median age in Goodmanville is 50.1 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 37.9 years. With 30.8% of the population under 18, Goodmanville has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Goodmanville is $154,034. This is 55% higher than the state median of $99,122. It is also 91% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Goodmanville. 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 Goodmanville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 79% higher than the state average of 55.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Goodmanville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (97.6% vs 33.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 40.2%.
Education
42.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Goodmanville, California 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 California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. 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 Goodmanville, California?
Goodmanville, California has a population of 169 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Goodmanville, CA?
The median household income in Goodmanville is $154,034, which is 91% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Goodmanville, CA?
The ACS sample for Goodmanville 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 Goodmanville, California?
Goodmanville's population is 97.6% White, 0.0% Black, 2.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Goodmanville, CA?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Goodmanville — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Goodmanville, California?
42.7% of adults (25+) in Goodmanville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 14.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.