Goulding, FL Demographics

A map of Goulding's Population by Race

Goulding, Florida has an estimated population of 3,734, a large increase from the 3,392 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.9% Black, 21.8% White, 5.9% Hispanic, 5.4% Multiracial, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Goulding, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Goulding has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Goulding, that probability was 46.0% in 2020 and 51.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Goulding is ranked the 548th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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). Goulding was ranked the 561st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Goulding's White Population

814 residents of Goulding, or 21.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Goulding is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Goulding ranks 822nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Goulding's White population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. White residents' share of Goulding's population has decreased from 26.5% to 21.8%.

Goulding is less White than neighboring Brent (46.1% White), Pensacola (64.9% White), West Pensacola (41.8% White), Myrtle Grove (61.9% White), and Bellview (56.2% White).

Goulding's Black Population

2,460 residents of Goulding, or 65.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Goulding is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Goulding ranks 17th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Goulding's Black population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. Black residents' share of Goulding's population has decreased from 68.5% to 65.9%.

Goulding is more Black than neighboring Brent (30.4% Black), Pensacola (20.7% Black), West Pensacola (42.5% Black), Myrtle Grove (15.7% Black), and Bellview (27.2% Black).

Goulding's Asian Population

6 residents of Goulding, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Goulding is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Goulding ranks 802nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Goulding's Asian population has declined by an estimated 53.8%. Asian residents' share of Goulding's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Goulding is less Asian than neighboring Brent (2.7% Asian), Pensacola (2.7% Asian), West Pensacola (1.5% Asian), Myrtle Grove (3.1% Asian), and Bellview (3.3% Asian).

Goulding's Hispanic Population

220 residents of Goulding, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Goulding is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Goulding ranks 923rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Goulding's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 218.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Goulding's population has increased from 2.0% to 5.9%.

Goulding is more Hispanic than neighboring Pensacola (5% Hispanic), and Bellview (5% Hispanic). Goulding is less Hispanic than neighboring Brent (12.1% Hispanic), West Pensacola (6.3% Hispanic), and Myrtle Grove (9% Hispanic).

Goulding's Native American/Other Population

33 residents of Goulding, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Goulding is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Goulding ranks 833rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Goulding's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 175.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Goulding's population has increased from 0.4% to 0.9%.

Goulding is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brent (0.4% Native American/Other), Pensacola (0.6% Native American/Other), and West Pensacola (0.3% Native American/Other). Goulding is less Native American/Other than neighboring Myrtle Grove (2.3% Native American/Other), and Bellview (1.3% Native American/Other).

Goulding's Multiracial Population

201 residents of Goulding, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Goulding is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Goulding ranks 763rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Goulding's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 161.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Goulding's population has increased from 2.3% to 5.4%.

Goulding is less Multiracial than neighboring Brent (8.3% Multiracial), Pensacola (6.2% Multiracial), West Pensacola (7.6% Multiracial), Myrtle Grove (8% Multiracial), and Bellview (7% 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.