Goulding is a CDP located in Escambia County Florida. Goulding has a 2024 population of 3,372. Goulding is currently declining at a rate of -1.52% annually and its population has decreased by -13.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,906 in 2020.
The average household income in Goulding is $33,173 with a poverty rate of 33.57%. The median age in Goulding is 39.7 years: 36.2 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Goulding was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,158 | 62.08% |
| White | 974 | 28.02% |
| Two or more races | 289 | 8.31% |
| Other race | 40 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 937 | 2.19 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
| Non Family | 445 | 1.03 | 43.8 | 56.2 |
| Female | 233 | 4.31 | 22.3 | 77.7 |
| Married | 157 | 2.49 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Male | 102 | 1.9 | 37.3 | 62.7 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
39.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 483 | 19.02% |
| Associates Degree | 181 | 7.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 168 | 6.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 39 | 1.54% |
| High School Graduate | 1,045 | 41.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 152 | 5.99% |
| Some College | 471 | 18.55% |
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 | 1,450 | 1,064 | 83 |
| White | 737 | 588 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 195 | 145 | 46 |
| Hispanic | 157 | 102 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 23.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,250 | $20,066 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,750 | $0 | $24,375 |
| Overall | $23,319 | $19,196 | $26,176 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$23,319
Average Earnings
$19,196
Average Male
$26,176
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.9% of Goulding residents speak only English, while 6.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,664 | 407 | 24.46% |
| Multiple | 186 | 168 | 90.32% |
| White | 207 | 110 | 53.14% |
| Other | 35 | 35 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 106 | 35 | 33.02% |
33.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
32%
Male Poverty Rate
35.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Goulding is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Goulding is Black, with 24.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 60.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.63% |
| High School | 35.97% |
| Some College | 31.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 83.52% |
| Female Employed | 13.37% |
| Male Employed | 2.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $34,000 | $40,071 |
| Households | $25,799 | $33,173 |
| Married Families | $40,321 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,715 | $25,547 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
18.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
17.4%
Male Marriage Rate
20.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
240
Number of Veterans
209
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 120 |
| Korea | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 85 |
| 75+ | 81 |
| 55 to 64 | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 118 | 6.27% |
| White | 115 | 12.04% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 3.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
26.8%
Labor Force Participation
22.9%
Employment Rate
14.7%
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
68.21%
Born in Goulding
98.01%
Native Born
1.99%
Foreign Born
0.78%
Non Citizen
1.21%
Naturalized
98.01% of Goulding residents were born in the United States, with 68.21% having been born in Florida. 0.78% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,372 | -52 | -1.52% |
| 2023 | 3,424 | -52 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 3,476 | 49 | 1.43% |
| 2021 | 3,427 | -479 | -12.26% |
| 2020 | 3,906 | -130 | -3.22% |
| 2019 | 4,036 | -261 | -6.07% |
| 2018 | 4,297 | -327 | -7.07% |
| 2017 | 4,624 | 502 | 12.18% |
| 2016 | 4,122 | -152 | -3.56% |
| 2015 | 4,274 | -265 | -5.84% |
| 2014 | 4,539 | -444 | -8.91% |
| 2013 | 4,983 | -203 | -3.91% |
| 2012 | 5,186 | -496 | -8.73% |
| 2011 | 5,682 | 1,580 | 38.52% |
| 2010 | 4,102 | 0 | 0% |