Goulds, FL Demographics

A map of Goulds's Population by Race

Goulds, Florida has an estimated population of 14,425, a large increase from the 11,446 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.7% Hispanic, 40.0% Black, 8.5% White, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Goulds, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Goulds has become 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 Goulds, that probability was 55.5% in 2020 and 58.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Goulds is ranked the 272nd 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). Goulds was ranked the 310th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Goulds's White Population

1,233 residents of Goulds, or 8.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Goulds is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Goulds ranks 935th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Goulds's White population has grown by an estimated 142.7%. White residents' share of Goulds's population has increased from 4.4% to 8.5%.

Goulds is more White than neighboring South Miami Heights (4.3% White), West Perrine (2.8% White), and Naranja (8.2% White). Goulds is less White than neighboring Princeton (9.1% White), and Cutler Bay (21.4% White).

Goulds's Black Population

5,772 residents of Goulds, or 40.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Goulds is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Goulds ranks 76th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Goulds's Black population has grown by an estimated 29.8%. Black residents' share of Goulds's population has increased from 38.8% to 40.0%.

Goulds is more Black than neighboring Princeton (14.8% Black), South Miami Heights (16.3% Black), West Perrine (37.4% Black), Cutler Bay (8.8% Black), and Naranja (22.8% Black).

Goulds's Asian Population

1 residents of Goulds, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Goulds is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Goulds ranks 719th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Goulds's Asian population has declined by an estimated 98.6%. Asian residents' share of Goulds's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Goulds is less Asian than neighboring Princeton (0.5% Asian), South Miami Heights (1.4% Asian), West Perrine (0.2% Asian), Cutler Bay (1.6% Asian), and Naranja (0.8% Asian).

Goulds's Hispanic Population

7,164 residents of Goulds, or 49.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Goulds is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Goulds ranks 76th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Goulds's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Goulds's population has decreased from 54.0% to 49.7%.

Goulds is less Hispanic than neighboring Princeton (72.8% Hispanic), South Miami Heights (75.5% Hispanic), West Perrine (56.9% Hispanic), Cutler Bay (64% Hispanic), and Naranja (67.8% Hispanic).

Goulds's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Goulds, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Goulds is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Goulds ranks 624th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Goulds's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Goulds's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Goulds is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Perrine (0.2% Native American/Other), and Naranja (0% Native American/Other). Goulds is less Native American/Other than neighboring Princeton (0.5% Native American/Other), South Miami Heights (0.8% Native American/Other), and Cutler Bay (0.8% Native American/Other).

Goulds's Multiracial Population

214 residents of Goulds, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Goulds is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Goulds ranks 865th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Goulds's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 29.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Goulds's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Goulds is more Multiracial than neighboring Naranja (0.6% Multiracial). Goulds is less Multiracial than neighboring Princeton (2.3% Multiracial), South Miami Heights (1.7% Multiracial), West Perrine (2.6% Multiracial), and Cutler Bay (3.5% 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.