Goodman, Wisconsin Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 170, Goodman'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

Goodman is a small community located in Wisconsin, within Marinette County. The total population is 170. It ranks as the 708th most populous out of 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin.

Age Demographics

The median age in Goodman is 67.1 years. This is 67% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 8.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.2% 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 Goodman is $43,125. This is 44% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 47% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.1%. This is 62% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $72,700. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $266,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Goodman is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Goodman has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 8.0%.

Education

13.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Goodman, Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 808 Census-designated places in Wisconsin. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.