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. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

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. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Goliad County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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.