Goliad, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Goliad, Texas had a total population of 1,651, the 815th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $42,266, which is 46% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 26.4%.
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 46% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (26.4%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Unemployment rate of 9.6% is notably above the national average.
Goliad Quick Facts
How Goliad 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 | 2,300 | 1,651 | -28.2% |
| Median household income | $56,566 | $42,266 | No clear change (-25.3%) |
| Median home value¹ | $130,209 | $184,200 | +41.5% |
| Median gross rent | $708 | $673 | No clear change (-4.9%) |
How Goliad Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 34.3%
- Black: 5.9%
- Hispanic: 58.5%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 15.8%
- HS Diploma: 36.7%
- Some College: 21.0%
- Associate's: 8.5%
- Bachelor's: 14.5%
- Graduate+: 3.6%
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Cities Similar to Goliad
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCamey | 1,643 | $43,203 | $96,000 | 2.4% | 17.1% |
| Buffalo | 1,652 | $45,202 | $73,500 | 8.4% | 18.4% |
| Wallis | 1,701 | $43,102 | $157,200 | 8.1% | 25.9% |
| Quinlan | 1,618 | $44,563 | $193,800 | 14.5% | 10.0% |
| West Sharyland | 1,664 | $46,863 | $98,300 | 14.1% | 12.3% |
Population Overview
Goliad is a small community located in Texas, within Goliad County. The total population is 1,651. It ranks as the 815th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Goliad is 36.0 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Goliad is $42,266. This is 46% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 26.4%. This is 91% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. 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 9.6%. This is 82% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $184,200. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x. 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Goliad is Hispanic or Latino, making up 58.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 34.3%. The Black or African American population (5.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.
Education
18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% 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 84.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Goliad, Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. 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 Goliad, Texas?
Goliad, Texas has a population of 1,651 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Goliad, TX?
The median household income in Goliad is $42,266, which is 48% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Goliad, TX?
The poverty rate in Goliad is 26.4%. This means approximately 412 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Goliad, Texas?
Goliad's population is 34.3% White, 5.9% Black, 58.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Goliad, TX?
The median home value in Goliad is $184,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.4x.
How educated is Goliad, Texas?
18.1% of adults (25+) in Goliad hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.