Goree is a city located in Knox County Texas. Goree has a 2024 population of 158. Goree is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -1.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 160 in 2020.
The average household income in Goree is $65,695 with a poverty rate of 18.52%. The median age in Goree is 53.5 years: 51.7 years for males, and 54 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Goree was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 48.89% |
| Other race | 32 | 23.7% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 22.96% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 4.44% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 62 | 2.18 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
| Female | 28 | 2.11 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Married | 15 | 3.67 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Non Family | 14 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 5 | 1.4 | 100 | 0 |
2.5
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
93.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 12 | 10.81% |
| Associates Degree | 9 | 8.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11 | 9.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 2.7% |
| High School Graduate | 42 | 37.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 11.71% |
| Some College | 21 | 18.92% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 29 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 33 | 19 | 0 |
| Black | 31 | 31 | 7 |
| Other Race | 16 | 12 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 4 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 60%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.68% of Goree residents speak only English, while 26.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 31 | 20 | 64.52% |
| White | 46 | 5 | 10.87% |
18.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.39%
Male Poverty Rate
19.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Goree is Black, with 64.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Goree is White, with 10.87% 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 38.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 7.02%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 35.71% |
| Some College | 30% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 30.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 45% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $37,115 | $56,644 |
| Households | - | $65,695 |
| Married Families | $73,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $76,629 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
34.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5 | 7.58% |
| Other Race | 2 | 8.7% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 5% |
| Black | 1 | 3.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.8%
Labor Force Participation
44.8%
Employment Rate
0%
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
71.85%
Born in Goree
88.89%
Native Born
11.11%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
11.11%
Naturalized
88.89% of Goree residents were born in the United States, with 71.85% having been born in Texas. 0% 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 | 156 | -1 | -0.64% |
| 2028 | 157 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 157 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 157 | -1 | -0.63% |
| 2025 | 158 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 158 | -1 | -0.63% |
| 2023 | 159 | 1 | 0.63% |
| 2022 | 158 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 158 | -2 | -1.25% |
| 2020 | 160 | -46 | -22.33% |
| 2019 | 206 | 3 | 1.48% |
| 2018 | 203 | -1 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 204 | -4 | -1.92% |
| 2016 | 208 | -1 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 209 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 209 | 4 | 1.95% |
| 2013 | 205 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 205 | 1 | 0.49% |
| 2011 | 204 | 1 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 203 | 0 | 0% |