Gooding, Idaho Population 2022
Gooding is a city located in Gooding County Idaho. Gooding has a 2020 population of 3,449. It is also the county seat of Gooding County. Gooding is currently growing at a rate of 0.03% annually but its population has decreased by -4.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,600 in 2010.
The average household income in Gooding is $45,821 with a poverty rate of 23.46%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $597 per month, and the median house value is $83,200. The median age in Gooding is 41.4 years, 40.6 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
Gooding Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Goodingwas:
- White: 90.04%
- Two or more races: 6.58%
- Other race: 3.38%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,120 | 90.04% |
| Two or More Races | 228 | 6.58% |
| Some Other Race | 117 | 3.38% |
Gooding Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,406 | 2.41 | 61.5 |
| Non Family | 641 | 1.34 | 46.6 |
| Married | 383 | 3.08 | 82.5 |
| Female | 271 | 3.87 | 81.5 |
| Male | 111 | 2.69 | 26.1 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 264 | 12.01% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 206 | 9.37% |
| High School Graduate | 928 | 42.20% |
| Some College | 395 | 17.96% |
| Associates Degree | 214 | 9.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 88 | 4.00% |
| Graduate Degree | 104 | 4.73% |
Gooding Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,663 | 1,427 | 187 |
| Hispanic | 438 | 204 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 178 | 114 | |
| Other Race | 61 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 85.81%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 11.24%.
Gooding Language by Age
Gooding Language
74.32% of Gooding residents speak only English, while 25.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.62% of the population.
Gooding Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,376 | 528 | 22.22% |
| Hispanic | 915 | 267 | 29.18% |
| Other | 65 | NaN% |
23.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.66%
Male Poverty Rate
30.74%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gooding
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gooding is White, with 22.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gooding is Hispanic, with 29.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.78%.
Gooding Marital Status
Marriage Rates
31.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.3%
Male Marriage Rate
25.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Gooding Married by Age and Sex
Gooding Marriage
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 55-64.
Gooding Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 241 | 9.59% |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 34.85% |
Gooding Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
65%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
12.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
54.69%
Born in Gooding
88.25%
Native Born
11.75%
Foreign Born
6.75%
Non Citizen
4.99%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
88.25% of Gooding residents were born in the United States, with 54.69% having been born in Idaho. 6.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,449 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2021 | 3,448 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 3,447 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 3,446 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 3,445 | -21 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 3,466 | -13 | -0.37% |
| 2016 | 3,479 | -18 | -0.51% |
| 2015 | 3,497 | 19 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 3,478 | -27 | -0.77% |
| 2013 | 3,505 | -32 | -0.90% |
| 2012 | 3,537 | -30 | -0.84% |
| 2011 | 3,567 | -33 | -0.92% |
| 2010 | 3,600 | 216 | 0.62% |
| 2000 | 3,384 | 564 | 1.84% |
| 1990 | 2,820 | -129 | -0.45% |
| 1980 | 2,949 | 350 | 1.27% |
| 1970 | 2,599 | -151 | -0.56% |
| 1960 | 2,750 | -349 | -1.19% |
| 1950 | 3,099 | 531 | 1.90% |
| 1940 | 2,568 | 0.00% |