Goldthwaite, TX Demographics

A map of Goldthwaite's Population by Race

Goldthwaite, Texas has an estimated population of 1,843, an increase from the 1,738 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.3% White, 30.7% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, 0.5% Black, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Goldthwaite, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Goldthwaite has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Goldthwaite, that probability was 44.3% in 2020 and 49.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Goldthwaite is ranked the 769th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Goldthwaite was ranked the 774th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Goldthwaite's White Population

1,185 residents of Goldthwaite, or 64.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Goldthwaite is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Goldthwaite ranks 576th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Goldthwaite's White population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Goldthwaite's population has decreased from 69.9% to 64.3%.

Goldthwaite is more White than neighboring Priddy (62% White), San Saba (47.1% White), and Lometa (61.9% White). Goldthwaite is less White than neighboring Mullin (80.9% White), and Zephyr (95.1% White).

Goldthwaite's Black Population

10 residents of Goldthwaite, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Goldthwaite is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Goldthwaite ranks 1357th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Goldthwaite's Black population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Black residents' share of Goldthwaite's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Goldthwaite is more Black than neighboring Priddy (0% Black), and Zephyr (0% Black). Goldthwaite is less Black than neighboring Mullin (0.9% Black), San Saba (4.1% Black), and Lometa (0.9% Black).

Goldthwaite's Asian Population

7 residents of Goldthwaite, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Goldthwaite is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Goldthwaite ranks 1230th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Goldthwaite's Asian population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Asian residents' share of Goldthwaite's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Goldthwaite is more Asian than neighboring Mullin (0% Asian), and Priddy (0% Asian). Goldthwaite is less Asian than neighboring San Saba (0.5% Asian), Lometa (3.8% Asian), and Zephyr (0.8% Asian).

Goldthwaite's Hispanic Population

566 residents of Goldthwaite, or 30.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Goldthwaite is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Goldthwaite ranks 1002nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Goldthwaite's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Goldthwaite's population has increased from 26.0% to 30.7%.

Goldthwaite is more Hispanic than neighboring Mullin (7.3% Hispanic), Lometa (29.2% Hispanic), and Zephyr (2.9% Hispanic). Goldthwaite is less Hispanic than neighboring Priddy (37% Hispanic), and San Saba (45.8% Hispanic).

Goldthwaite's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Goldthwaite, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Goldthwaite is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Goldthwaite ranks 1155th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Goldthwaite's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Goldthwaite's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Goldthwaite is more Native American/Other than neighboring Priddy (0% Native American/Other), San Saba (0.6% Native American/Other), Lometa (0% Native American/Other), and Zephyr (0% Native American/Other). Goldthwaite is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mullin (4.1% Native American/Other).

Goldthwaite's Multiracial Population

61 residents of Goldthwaite, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Goldthwaite is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Goldthwaite ranks 820th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Goldthwaite's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Goldthwaite's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Goldthwaite is more Multiracial than neighboring Priddy (1.1% Multiracial), San Saba (2% Multiracial), and Zephyr (1.2% Multiracial). Goldthwaite is less Multiracial than neighboring Mullin (6.8% Multiracial), and Lometa (4.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.