Goodrich, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 323, Goodrich'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

Goodrich is a small community located in Texas, within Polk County. The total population is 323. It ranks as the 1425th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Goodrich is 30.5 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Goodrich is $30,938. This is 61% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 62% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 36.8%. This is 167% 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 18.0%. This is 242% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $216,100. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.0x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Goodrich is White (non-Hispanic), making up 51.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (20.1% vs 11.9%).

Education

13.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% 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 88.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Goodrich, 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.