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Goliad, TX


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Goliad, Texas

Goliad, Texas, in Goliad county, is 25 miles W of Victoria, Texas (center to center) and 60 miles N of Corpus Christi, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 1,975 people lived in Goliad.

The People and Families of Goliad

In Goliad, about 53% of adults are married.

Approximately 25% of Goliad is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of Goliad.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Goliad had a median family income of $33,438.

Political Inclinations

Goliad residents donated more money ($4,000) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Goliad Housing

An estimated 68% of living spaces in Goliad are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city. Living alone is quite feasible in Goliad, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Goliad, 91% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in the city.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyGoliad Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Goliad, TX

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population68
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size63
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Housing Recently Built63
People Living Alone57
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