Goulding, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Goulding, Florida Demographics
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High PovertyPoverty rate of 35.4% is well above the state average

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Goulding, Florida had a total population of 3,734, the 548th largest community in Florida, with a median household income of $29,368, which is 61% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 35.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 61% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (35.4%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 8.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Unemployment rate of 11.1% is notably above the national average.

Goulding Quick Facts

Population 3,734

Median Household Income $29,368

Median Home Value $89,700

Poverty Rate 35.4%

Unemployment Rate 11.1%

Median Age 38.5 years

Homeownership Rate 46.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.3%

High School Graduation Rate 78.3%

Diversity Index 51/100

Population 3,734 548th of 955

Median Income $29,368 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 35.4% 184% higher than national

Median Home Value $89,700 bottom 10%

How Goulding 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	3,448	3,734	+8.3%
Median household income	$27,299	$29,368	+7.6%
Median home value	$86,800	$89,700	+3.3%

How Goulding Compares

Median Household Income

Goulding

$29,368

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Goulding

$89,700

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 42.4%

$25K-$50K 27.0%

$50K-$100K 25.3%

$100K+ 5.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

10.7%

$10K-$15K

9.7%

$15K-$20K

12.4%

$20K-$25K

9.6%

$25K-$30K

9.8%

$30K-$35K

2.2%

$35K-$40K

5.7%

$40K-$45K

6.3%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

8.8%

$60K-$75K

6.4%

$75K-$100K

10.2%

$100K-$125K

3.3%

$125K-$150K

1.9%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

11.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

31.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 46.6%

Renter 53.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,106/mo 45.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

11.8%

18-34

34.4%

35-54

27.0%

55-74

18.5%

75+

8.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Goulding Rankings in Florida

#548 Population of 955

#905 Median Income of 911

#874 Education of 955

#875 Home Value of 901

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Other Cities in Escambia County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Pensacola	54,036	$74,212	12.6%	$314,400
Ferry Pass	30,053	$61,689	14.4%	$260,100
Bellview	26,488	$69,890	15.4%	$205,300
Brent	23,813	$49,167	22.5%	$159,900
Ensley	23,760	$59,084	17.5%	$222,000
West Pensacola	20,665	$40,511	25.8%	$116,100
Warrington	15,918	$61,861	22.5%	$212,000
Myrtle Grove	15,595	$67,647	17.7%	$186,100
Gonzalez	14,458	$82,062	4.2%	$278,300
Pensacola Station	5,281	$71,607	20.8%	N/A

Cities Similar to Goulding

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Montura	4,121	$34,617	$124,400	4.5%	38.3%
Clarcona	3,850	$41,861	$317,800	16.9%	14.8%
Chipley	3,683	$46,193	$143,700	17.1%	12.7%
Pine Manor	3,660	$45,697	$273,800	9.5%	19.2%
Madison	2,967	$30,673	$78,500	13.6%	34.8%

Population Overview

Goulding is a small community located in Florida, within Escambia County. The total population is 3,734. It ranks as the 548th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Goulding is 38.5 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 11.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Goulding is $29,368. This is 61% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 64% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 35.4%. This is 182% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 11.1%. This is 130% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $89,700. Housing costs are 75% lower than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 46.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% lower than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Goulding is Black or African American, making up 65.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 21.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (21.8%) is well below the state average of 50.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (65.9% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.9%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

8.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Goulding, Florida 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 Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. 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 Goulding, Florida?

Goulding, Florida has a population of 3,734 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Goulding, FL?

The median household income in Goulding is $29,368, which is 64% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Goulding, FL?

The poverty rate in Goulding is 35.4%. This means approximately 814 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Goulding, Florida?

Goulding's population is 21.8% White, 65.9% Black, 5.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.2% Asian.

What is the median home value in Goulding, FL?

The median home value in Goulding is $89,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

How educated is Goulding, Florida?

8.3% of adults (25+) in Goulding hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.