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Goldthwaite, TX
City in Mills County, Texas.
Population
1,843
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
913
ZIP codes
0
Goldthwaite and its ZIP codes
Goldthwaite at a glance
- Goldthwaite is about 7.9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,808, 30% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $127,700 (55% below Texas) and median rent is $710 a month.
Local data for Goldthwaite, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Goldthwaite, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,808
Poverty rate
4.7%
Median home value
$127,700
Median rent
$710/mo
Homeownership
64.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (475), German Americans (239), Irish Americans (143).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mills County. PPP loans are for Goldthwaite.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,478
1,364 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,045
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$40.96M
FY 2026, $9,193 per person
How people get to work
Goldthwaite, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled16.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Goldthwaite, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
330
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
30.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Goldthwaite, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
15.1%
U.S. 11.1% +4.0 pts
Cities near Goldthwaite
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MullinTown | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| PriddyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4 |
| LometaCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| San SabaCity | 20 mi | 2.7 |
| ZephyrCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| EvantTown | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| Richland SpringsTown | 25 mi | 1 |
| BlanketTown | 29 mi | 0.6 |
| GustineTown | 29 mi | 0.9 |
| EarlyCity | 30 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Goldthwaite, TX in?
- Goldthwaite is in Mills County, Texas.
- What is the population of Goldthwaite, TX?
- About 1,843 people live in Goldthwaite, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Goldthwaite?
- Nearby places include Mullin (9.2 mi), Priddy (16 mi), Lometa (19 mi), San Saba (20 mi), Zephyr (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023