Goodwell: Demographics & People
Census counts 1,122 people in Goodwell, in 269 households. Population shrank 11.7% from 1,271 (2022) to 1,122 (2024). Median age 22.8 years. (10.2y younger than Texas County; 12.4y younger than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 20% of the population. Population is 64% White (non-Hispanic) and 12% Asian. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.51). 70% of households are family-led. County is losing 1,408 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 41% adult obesity, 17% smoke.
- 4.2 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 30% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 39 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 11.7% from 1,271 (2022) to 1,122 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~994 (extrapolated at -5.9%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 838.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 21,384 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -11.7% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,271 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,122 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 1,122 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 838 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 22.8y is 16.1 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 20% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 22.8 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 19.6% |
| Age Summary · Character | young community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,122 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 220 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 496.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 314.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 92 |
| Population under 18 | 220 |
| Median age | 22.8 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 1,122 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.51 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 822 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 20 |
| Asian residents | 208 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 198 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 51.3% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 65.9% |
| Asian population | 11.6% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Black population | 4.8% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 11.1% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 64.5% (vs Oklahoma 57.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.9% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 12% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 390 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 583 |
| Share born in this state | 34.8% |
| Share born in another state | 65.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 52.0% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizens | 12.4% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 58 |
| From Europe | 17 |
| From Africa | 36 |
Households & Family Composition
269 households. Averaging 3.6 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 70% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 211 families, 45% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 310 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 211 |
| Married couples with children | 96 |
| Single-parent households | 15 |
| Average household size | 3.56 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 2.1% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 392 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 139 |
| Family households | 187 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 69.5% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 269 households (vs Oklahoma 23,671) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 24.0% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 1,408 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 24.0% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 18,180 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 19,588 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -1,408 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 47 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 4.4% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 282 residents live in group quarters (25.1% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 282 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40139 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 139 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Texas |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 42.4% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 35.90 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 49.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40139 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Texas County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 383 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40139 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Texas County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 58.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 47.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 36.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 19,983 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 4 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 19.6% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,122, shrinking, young community, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,122 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Texas County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade