Goliad is a city located in Goliad County Texas. Goliad has a 2024 population of 1,706. It is also the county seat of Goliad County. Goliad is currently growing at a rate of 1.37% annually and its population has increased by 5.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,612 in 2020.
The average household income in Goliad is $57,724 with a poverty rate of 17.25%. The median age in Goliad is 39.4 years: 37.8 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Goliad was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 931 | 60.03% |
| Two or more races | 416 | 26.82% |
| Black or African American | 115 | 7.41% |
| Other race | 89 | 5.74% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 646 | 2.26 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Non Family | 271 | 1.04 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Married | 213 | 3.9 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Female | 127 | 2.18 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Male | 35 | 2.06 | 40 | 60 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
67.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 99 | 9.56% |
| Associates Degree | 88 | 8.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 119 | 11.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 39 | 3.76% |
| High School Graduate | 376 | 36.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 110 | 10.62% |
| Some College | 205 | 19.79% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 478 | 360 | 31 |
| White | 442 | 395 | 109 |
| 2+ Races | 197 | 157 | 15 |
| Black | 111 | 67 | 15 |
| Other Race | 83 | 48 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.37%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,694 | $86,875 | $64,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,462 | $92,813 | $57,639 |
| High School Graduate | $31,406 | $31,250 | $31,435 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,891 | $19,609 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,172 | $40,536 | $32,031 |
| Some College | $35,000 | $80,625 | $31,850 |
$32,172
Average Earnings
$40,536
Average Male
$32,031
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.9% of Goliad residents speak only English, while 23.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 808 | 174 | 21.53% |
| Black | 104 | 60 | 57.69% |
| Multiple | 382 | 40 | 10.47% |
| White | 538 | 23 | 4.28% |
| Other | 86 | 15 | 17.44% |
17.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.21%
Male Poverty Rate
15.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Goliad is Black, with 57.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Goliad is White, with 4.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.89% |
| High School | 24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.03% |
| Some College | 8.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 17.41% |
| Female Employed | 2.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,125 | $67,411 |
| Households | $41,696 | $57,724 |
| Married Families | $81,490 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,359 | $41,593 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.0%
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
76
Number of Veterans
70
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 45 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 6.36% |
| Black | 20 | 17.39% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 3.05% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 3.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.4%
Labor Force Participation
47.9%
Employment Rate
10.4%
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
84.66%
Born in Goliad
95.87%
Native Born
4.13%
Foreign Born
3.29%
Non Citizen
0.84%
Naturalized
95.87% of Goliad residents were born in the United States, with 84.66% having been born in Texas. 3.29% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,825 | 24 | 1.33% |
| 2028 | 1,801 | 24 | 1.35% |
| 2027 | 1,777 | 23 | 1.31% |
| 2026 | 1,754 | 24 | 1.39% |
| 2025 | 1,730 | 24 | 1.41% |
| 2024 | 1,706 | 23 | 1.37% |
| 2023 | 1,683 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2022 | 1,681 | 55 | 3.38% |
| 2021 | 1,626 | 14 | 0.87% |
| 2020 | 1,612 | -375 | -18.87% |
| 2019 | 1,987 | -9 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 1,996 | 18 | 0.91% |
| 2017 | 1,978 | 14 | 0.71% |
| 2016 | 1,964 | -7 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 1,971 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2014 | 1,972 | 11 | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 1,961 | 29 | 1.5% |
| 2012 | 1,932 | 25 | 1.31% |
| 2011 | 1,907 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 1,909 | 0 | 0% |