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Goliad, TX
City in Goliad County, Texas.
Population
1,651
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,055
ZIP codes
0
Goliad and its ZIP codes
Goliad at a glance
- Goliad is about 9.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,266 a year, 46% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,200 (35% below Texas) and median rent is $673 a month.
Local data for Goliad, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Goliad, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,266
Poverty rate
26.4%
Median home value
$184,200
Median rent
$673/mo
Homeownership
69.6%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (901), German Americans (234), Irish Americans (161).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Goliad County. PPP loans are for Goliad.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,002
1,392 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,546
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$82M
FY 2026, $11,688 per person
How people get to work
Goliad, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.3%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Goliad, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
276
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
43
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 43°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Goliad, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.6%
U.S. 11.1% +10.5 pts
Cities near Goliad
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Quail CreekCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.1 |
| NordheimCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| YorktownCity | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| RungeTown | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| TuletaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4.5 |
| PettusCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 5.8 |
| NormannaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.3 |
| TulsitaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| RefugioTown | 26 mi | 1.6 |
| VictoriaCity | 27 mi | 37.2 |
| BeevilleCity | 28 mi | 6.4 |
| KenedyCity | 29 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Goliad, TX in?
- Goliad is in Goliad County, Texas.
- What is the population of Goliad, TX?
- About 1,651 people live in Goliad, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Goliad?
- Nearby places include Quail Creek (20 mi), Nordheim (22 mi), Yorktown (22 mi), Runge (24 mi), Tuleta (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023