Gould is a city located in Lincoln County Arkansas. Gould has a 2024 population of 624. Gould is currently declining at a rate of -1.27% annually and its population has decreased by -4.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 654 in 2020.
The average household income in Gould is $37,329 with a poverty rate of 39.07%. The median age in Gould is 58.3 years: 51.8 years for males, and 63.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gould was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 403 | 88.96% |
| White | 50 | 11.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 251 | 1.8 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Non Family | 148 | 1.1 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Female | 46 | 3.02 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Married | 45 | 2.64 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 12 | 2.67 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
2.76
Average Family Size
1.8
Average Household Size
68.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 34 | 8.4% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 35 | 8.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 25 | 6.17% |
| High School Graduate | 193 | 47.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 1.73% |
| Some College | 111 | 27.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 373 | 332 | 41 |
| White | 32 | 32 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 59.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,107 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,938 | $28,000 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,472 | $0 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$33,472
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.87% of Gould residents speak only English, while 1.13% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 403 | 151 | 37.47% |
| White | 50 | 26 | 52% |
39.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
42.93%
Male Poverty Rate
35.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gould is White, with 52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gould is Black, with 37.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 58.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 67.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 26.67% |
| High School | 19.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 91.84% |
| Female Employed | 41.82% |
| Male Employed | 6.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $44,989 |
| Households | $23,350 | $37,329 |
| Married Families | $51,771 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,375 | $28,357 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.7%
Male Marriage Rate
30.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
15
Number of Veterans
15
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 15 | 3.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
33.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.3%
Labor Force Participation
28.7%
Employment Rate
28.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
91.61%
Born in Gould
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Gould residents were born in the United States, with 91.61% having been born in Arkansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 587 | -8 | -1.34% |
| 2028 | 595 | -7 | -1.16% |
| 2027 | 602 | -7 | -1.15% |
| 2026 | 609 | -8 | -1.3% |
| 2025 | 617 | -7 | -1.12% |
| 2024 | 624 | -8 | -1.27% |
| 2023 | 632 | -9 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 641 | -22 | -3.32% |
| 2021 | 663 | 9 | 1.38% |
| 2020 | 654 | -76 | -10.41% |
| 2019 | 730 | -9 | -1.22% |
| 2018 | 739 | -9 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 748 | -18 | -2.35% |
| 2016 | 766 | -12 | -1.54% |
| 2015 | 778 | -17 | -2.14% |
| 2014 | 795 | -8 | -1% |
| 2013 | 803 | -15 | -1.83% |
| 2012 | 818 | -15 | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 833 | -4 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 837 | 0 | 0% |