Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Goodland, IN

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

792population

46.9median age

This community is a community of 792 with a median age of 46.9. The population is predominantly White (88.3%) with a significant Two or More community (7.6%). Median household income is $58,370. 88.3% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 83.5%, with a median home value of $96,100.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.3%699

Two or More

7.6%60

Hispanic/Latino

4%32

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

12.6%80

High School Diploma

32.3%205

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%58

Some College (1+ yr)

12.9%82

Associate's Degree

6.8%43

Bachelor's Degree

12.9%82

Master's Degree

1.1%7

Professional Degree

0.5%3

HS or Higher

88.3%

BA or Higher

14.5%

Graduate+

1.6%

Housingi

$96,100median home value

$583median rent

83.5%homeownership

439total units

15.7%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 83.5%

Renter 16.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.9%15

$50K–$100K

49.8%154

$100K–$150K

23.9%74

$150K–$200K

17.8%55

$200K–$300K

2.9%9

$300K–$500K

0.6%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

1.4%6

1990–1999

6.2%27

1980–1989

4.6%20

1970–1979

12.3%54

1960–1969

7.5%33

1950–1959

5.9%26

1940–1949

8%35

1939 or earlier

54.2%238

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.8%310

Electricity

12.2%45

Wood

3.5%13

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%2

Household Economyi

$58,370median household income

$30,404per capita income

12.9%poverty rate

4%unemployment

425labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.5%24

$10K–$15K

3%11

$15K–$20K

4.9%18

$20K–$25K

6.2%23

$25K–$30K

1.9%7

$30K–$35K

9.2%34

$35K–$40K

3%11

$40K–$45K

5.7%21

$45K–$50K

3.5%13

$50K–$60K

10.3%38

$60K–$75K

14.3%53

$75K–$100K

11.1%41

$100K–$125K

17%63

$125K–$150K

1.9%7

$200K+

1.6%6

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

131.6%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

408

Avg. Commutei

19.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

408

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

62(9.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.1%Insured

12.9%Uninsured