State
County
Land Area (mi²)
6.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
202.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.08%
Growth Since 2010
-10.98%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Goodwater, Alabama Population 2021
1,313
Goodwater is a city located in Coosa County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 1,313, it is the 231st largest city in Alabama and the 9215th largest city in the United States . Goodwater is currently declining at a rate of -0.08% annually and its population has decreased by -10.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,475 in 2010. Goodwater reached it's highest population of 1,477 in 2010. Spanning over 7 miles, Goodwater has a population density of 202 people per square mile.
The average household income in Goodwater is $36,860 with a poverty rate of 28.64%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $387 per month, and the median house value is $73,300. The median age in Goodwater is 44.2 years, 43.7 years for males, and 44.5 years for females.
Goodwater Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Goodwater was:
- Black or African American: 79.30%
- White: 20.70%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Goodwater, Alabama is 1,313 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,316.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,475.
Goodwater, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,000 | 79.30% |
| White | 261 | 20.70% |
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Goodwater Population by Race
Goodwater Population Pyramid $2021
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Goodwater Population by Age
Goodwater Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 484 | 2.5 | 64.9 |
| Non Family | 254 | 1.11 | 59.4 |
| Married | 123 | 3.22 | 84.6 |
| Female | 78 | 4.31 | 47.4 |
| Male | 29 | 6.66 | 75.9 |
3.91
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
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Goodwater Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75 | 8.72% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 202 | 23.49% |
| High School Graduate | 302 | 35.12% |
| Some College | 135 | 15.70% |
| Associates Degree | 58 | 6.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 58 | 6.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 3.49% |
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Goodwater Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Goodwater Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 649 | 412 | 33 |
| White | 211 | 171 | 55 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 81.04%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.07%.
Goodwater Educational Attainment by Race
Goodwater Earnings by Educational Attainment
Goodwater Language by Age
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Goodwater Language
95.97% of Goodwater residents speak only English, while 4.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.03% of the population.
Goodwater Language
Goodwater Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 978 | 301 | 30.78% |
| White | 230 | 45 | 19.57% |
28.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.86%
Male Poverty Rate
33.61%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Goodwater
The race most likely to be in poverty in Goodwater is Black, with 30.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Goodwater is White, with 19.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.37%.
Goodwater Poverty
Goodwater Poverty Rate by Education
Goodwater Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
34.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Goodwater Married by Age and Sex
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Goodwater Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Goodwater Marital Status by Race
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Goodwater Marital Status
Goodwater Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 49 | 7.26% |
| White | 10 | 4.35% |
Goodwater Veterans by Race
Goodwater Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
Goodwater Veterans by Education
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45.5%
Labor Force Participation
39%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
Goodwater Employment by Age
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Goodwater Employment by Race
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Goodwater 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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96.11%
Native Born
3.89%
Foreign Born
3.89%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.11% of Goodwater residents were born in the United States, with 90.40% having been born in Alabama. 3.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Goodwater Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,313 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 1,314 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2019 | 1,315 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2018 | 1,316 | -10 | -0.75% |
| 2017 | 1,326 | -17 | -1.27% |
| 2016 | 1,343 | -18 | -1.32% |
| 2015 | 1,361 | -16 | -1.16% |
| 2014 | 1,377 | -21 | -1.50% |
| 2013 | 1,398 | -17 | -1.20% |
| 2012 | 1,415 | -20 | -1.39% |
| 2011 | 1,435 | -42 | -2.84% |
| 2010 | 1,477 | 0.00% |