Goliad County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Goliad County, Texas has a population of 7,141, the 184th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $59,359 and the median home value is $192,500. The poverty rate is 13.0%.

Goliad County Quick Facts

Population 7,141

Median Household Income $59,35990% MOE ±$7,643

Median Home Value $192,50090% MOE ±$30,620

Poverty Rate 13.0%90% MOE ±3.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.3%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Median Age 44.6 years90% MOE ±1.0 years

Homeownership Rate 86.8%90% MOE ±3.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.4%90% MOE ±4.2 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.9%

Cities/Places 1

Population 7,141 184th of 254

Median Income $59,359 24% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.0%

Unemployment 5.3%

How Goliad County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	7,565	7,141	-5.6%
Median household income	$74,692	$59,359	-20.5%
Median home value¹	$169,592	$192,500	No clear change (+13.5%)
Median gross rent	$774	$754	No clear change (-2.6%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Goliad

$59,359

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Goliad

$192,500

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.1%

$25K-$50K 19.2%

$50K-$100K 27.8%

$100K+ 30.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.2%

$10K-$15K

7.9%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

2.2%

$30K-$35K

4.8%

$35K-$40K

5.9%

$40K-$45K

5.2%

$45K-$50K

1.1%

$50K-$60K

9.4%

$60K-$75K

7.6%

$75K-$100K

10.9%

$100K-$125K

8.2%

$125K-$150K

7.0%

$150K-$200K

7.6%

$200K+

8.0%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

50.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 86.8%

Renter 13.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $754/mo 15.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.8%

18-34

20.8%

35-54

20.1%

55-74

29.2%

75+

10.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Goliad County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Goliad	1,651	$42,266	26.4%	$184,200

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Population Overview

Goliad County is located in Texas with a total population of 7,141. It is the 184th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Goliad County is 44.6 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 10.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Goliad County is $59,359. This is 24% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. The median home value is $192,500. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Goliad County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 32.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (60.4% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Goliad County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Goliad County, Texas?

Goliad County has a population of 7,141, making it the 184th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Goliad County?

The median household income in Goliad County is $59,359 with a poverty rate of 13.0%.

How many cities are in Goliad County, Texas?

Goliad County contains 1 Census-designated place.