Goldthwaite, TX

Goldthwaite, Texas

Goldthwaite, Texas, in Mills county, is 54 miles NW of Killeen, Texas (center to center) and 95 miles NW of Austin, Texas. The city contains a population of approximately 1,802.

The People and Families of Goldthwaite

In Goldthwaite, about 53% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Goldthwaite, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Goldthwaite boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Goldthwaite had a median family income of $34,940.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Goldthwaite favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,200. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Goldthwaite Housing

Goldthwaite has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 75% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Texas. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Goldthwaite the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Goldthwaite, 92% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Goldthwaite strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 13%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Goldthwaite, TX

Comparing Goldthwaite to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Goldthwaite Almanac

Goldthwaite Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Goldthwaite Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Goldthwaite, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Goldthwaite Public Libraries

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Goldthwaite High Schools (2004)

GOLDTHWAITE HIGH SCHOOL
1509 HANNAH VLY RD
325-648-3081
A Title I school.
Serves 177 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

NEW HORIZONS RANCH
1509 HANNAH VLY RD
325-938-5513
A Non-traditional School
Serves 69 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 7.7

Goldthwaite Colleges

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