Goldsboro, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 248, Goldsboro'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

Goldsboro is a small community located in Maryland, within Caroline County. The total population is 248. It ranks as the 432nd most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Goldsboro is 30.0 years. This is 24% lower than the state median of 39.4 years. With 41.9% of the population under 18, Goldsboro has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Goldsboro is $39,643. This is 62% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 51% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.9%. This is 237% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Goldsboro, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $232,500. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $419,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.9x. 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Goldsboro is Hispanic or Latino, making up 53.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 36.7%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 28.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (53.6% vs 12.5%).

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 81% lower than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 52.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Goldsboro, Maryland 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 Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 527 Census-designated places in Maryland. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.