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Goodland, IN
Town in Newton County, Indiana.
Population
792
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,041
ZIP codes
0
Goodland and its ZIP codes
Goodland at a glance
- Goodland is about 5.4 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,370 a year, 19% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,100 (56% below Indiana) and median rent is $583 a month.
Local data for Goodland, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Goodland, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,370
Poverty rate
12.9%
Median home value
$96,100
Median rent
$583/mo
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
14.5%
Median age
46.9
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (251), Irish Americans (137), Polish Americans (48).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newton County. PPP loans are for Goodland.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,216
3,240 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,822
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89.33M
FY 2026, $6,459 per person
How people get to work
Goodland, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.2%
- Carpooled15.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home2.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Goodland, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
282
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 16°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Goodland, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.0%
U.S. 33.3% +11.7 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
20.5%
U.S. 12.8% +7.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Goodland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KentlandTown | 7.9 mi | 1.3 |
| BrookTown | 8.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Earl ParkTown | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
| RemingtonTown | 9.1 mi | 3.8 |
| FowlerTown | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| RaubCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Mount AyrTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| WolcottTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| RensselaerCity | 14 mi | 7.1 |
| Sheldon, ILVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| MoroccoTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Iroquois, ILVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| OxfordTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| BoswellTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| TempletonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| Donovan, ILVillage | 19 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Goodland, IN in?
- Goodland is in Newton County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Goodland, IN?
- About 792 people live in Goodland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Goodland?
- Nearby places include Kentland (7.9 mi), Brook (8.2 mi), Earl Park (8.4 mi), Remington (9.1 mi), Fowler (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023