Goliad County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Goliad County is located in Texas with a total population of 7,096. It is the 184th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Goliad County is 44.8 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 35.5 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 $59,556. This is 22% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $182,800. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% 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 32.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (60.4% vs 39.9%). 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 5.3%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.0%.