State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,271.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.03%
Growth Since 2010
-3.34%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Gooding, Idaho Population 2021
3,448
Gooding is a city located in Gooding County Idaho. It is also the county seat of Gooding County. With a 2020 population of 3,448, it is the 42nd largest city in Idaho and the 5809th largest city in the United States . Gooding is currently growing at a rate of 0.03% annually but its population has decreased by -3.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,567 in 2010. Gooding reached it's highest population of 3,600 in 2010. Spanning over 2 miles, Gooding has a population density of 2,271 people per square mile.
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 Gooding was:
- 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%
The current population of Gooding, Idaho is 3,448 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,445.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 3,567.
Gooding, Idaho Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,120 | 90.04% |
| Two or More Races | 228 | 6.58% |
| Some Other Race | 117 | 3.38% |
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Gooding Population by Race
Gooding Population Pyramid $2021
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Gooding Population by Age
Gooding Households and Families
| 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
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Gooding Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Gooding Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Gooding Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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 Educational Attainment by Race
Gooding Earnings by Educational Attainment
Gooding Language by Age
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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 Language
Gooding Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,376 | 528 | 22.22% |
| Hispanic | 915 | 267 | 29.18% |
| Other | 117 | 65 | 55.56% |
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 Other, with 55.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gooding is White, with 22.22% 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 Poverty
Gooding Poverty Rate by Education
Gooding Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
31.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.3%
Male Marriage Rate
25.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Gooding Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Gooding Marital Status
Gooding Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 241 | 9.59% |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 34.85% |
Gooding Veterans by Race
Gooding Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
Gooding Veterans by Education
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65%
Labor Force Participation
56.6%
Employment Rate
12.9%
Unemployment Rate
Gooding Employment by Age
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Gooding Employment by Race
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Gooding Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Gooding Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |