Goodwell, OK

Census Place

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2022 Population

1,059

8.07% 1-year decline

US Senator

James Lankford

Republican Party

US Senator

Markwayne Mullin

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

1.38% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

22.7%

8.03% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$60,375

8.3% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$114,100

19.7% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

483

9.72% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Goodwell, OK had a population of 1.06k people with a median age of 22 and a median household income of $60,375. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Goodwell, OK declined from 1,152 to 1,059, a −8.07% decrease and its median household income grew from $55,750 to $60,375, a 8.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Goodwell, OK are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.8%), White (Hispanic) (9.07%), Other (Hispanic) (4.53%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.44%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.87%).

None of the households in Goodwell, OK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.1% of the residents in Goodwell, OK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Goodwell, OK are Oklahoma Panhandle State University (430 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Goodwell, OK was $114,100, and the homeownership rate was 47.8%.

Most people in Goodwell, OK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Goodwell, OK was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Goodwell, OK is home to a population of 1.06k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 5.48% of Goodwell, OK residents were born outside of the country (58 people).

In 2022, there were 7.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (739 people) in Goodwell, OK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 96 White (Hispanic) and 48 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.1%

2022 Citizenship

96.7%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.1% of Goodwell, OK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Goodwell, OK was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Goodwell, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Goodwell, OK

White (Non-Hispanic)
739 ± 171
White (Hispanic)
96 ± 59
Other (Hispanic)
48 ± 57

17.5%

Hispanic Population

185 people

17.5% of the people in Goodwell, OK are hispanic (185 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Goodwell, OK as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Oklahoma.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
102,193 ± 7,747 people
Vietnam
12,454 ± 2,736 people
India
10,765 ± 2,544 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oklahoma was Mexico, the natal country of 102,193 Oklahoma residents, followed by Vietnam with 12,454 and India with 10,765.

Foreign-Born Population

5.48%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

58 people

4.43%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

51 people

As of 2022, 5.48% of Goodwell, OK residents (58 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Goodwell, OK was 4.43%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Goodwell, OK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
10 ± 17
Korea
3 ± 11
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 17

Goodwell, OK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.33 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Goodwell, OK employs 483 people. The largest industries in Goodwell, OK are Educational Services (165 people), Retail Trade (54 people), and Construction (44 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($55,625), Public Administration ($46,250), and Manufacturing ($44,545).

Males in Oklahoma have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,245. The income inequality in Oklahoma (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

483

2022 Value

± 116

−9.72%

1 Year decline

± 36.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Goodwell, OK declined at a rate of −9.72%, from 535 employees to 483 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Goodwell, OK, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (67 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (49 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (49 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Goodwell, OK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oklahoma (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

483

2022 Value

± 116

−9.72%

1 Year decline

± 36.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Goodwell, OK declined at a rate of −9.72%, from 535 employees to 483 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Goodwell, OK, are Educational Services (165 people), Retail Trade (54 people), and Construction (44 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Goodwell, OK, though some of these residents may live in Goodwell, OK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,500

Median earning men ± $14,102

$33,221

Median earning women ± $5,238

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Manufacturing ($58,214), Construction ($55,625), and Public Administration ($47,083).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Retail Trade ($73,750), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,125), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($9,688).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oklahoma.

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.72M people employed in Oklahoma. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oklahoma.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing the state of Oklahoma. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Goodwell, OK. Showing the available data for Oklahoma.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (65.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.58%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oklahoma went to Donald J. Trump with 65.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (32.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.58%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oklahoma for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oklahoma

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James Lankford

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Took office following the resignation of Tom Coburn.

Markwayne Mullin

Senator from Oklahoma

Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Took office following the resignation of Jim Inhofe.

James Lankford and Markwayne Mullin are the senators currently representing Oklahoma.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oklahoma over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oklahoma

Oklahoma is currently represented by 5 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oklahoma have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Goodwell, OK awarded 430 degrees. The student population of Goodwell, OK in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 503 male students and 739 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Goodwell, OK are White (231 and 55.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (100 and 23.9%), American Indian or Alaska Native (43 and 10.3%), and Black or African American (31 and 7.4%).

The largest universities in Goodwell, OK by number of degrees awarded are Oklahoma Panhandle State University (430 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Goodwell, OK are Registered Nursing (157 and 36.5%), General Business Administration & Management (44 and 10.2%), and General Studies (41 and 9.53%).

The median tuition cost in Goodwell, OK for a public four year colleges is $3,840 for in-state students and $4,591 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2015 in Goodwell, OK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 53.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,242 (40.5% men and 59.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 1,242 students enrolled in Goodwell, OK, 40.5% men and 59.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 627 records, of which 66.3% were women and 33.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
30 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
157 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
30 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Goodwell, OK was General Business Administration & Management with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Goodwell, OK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

430 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oklahoma Panhandle State University with 430 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 140 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Goodwell, OK, which is 0.483 times less than the 290 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 231 degrees mean that there were 2.31 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 100 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($3,840) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,794) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($465) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.873% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.779% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (965k), Some college (734k), and Bachelors Degree (494k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Goodwell, OK was $114,100 in 2022, which is 0.405 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $95,300 to $114,100, a 19.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Goodwell, OK is 47.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Goodwell, OK have an average commute time of 19.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Goodwell, OK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$114,100

Median Property Value 2022

±$40,047

$118

Median Property Taxes

±$49

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Goodwell, OK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Goodwell, OK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

47.8%

Homeownership

2022

43.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 47.8% of the housing units in Goodwell, OK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 51.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Goodwell, OK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9507

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Goodwell, OK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,375

Median Household Income

± $18,555

247

Number of Households

± 63

In 2022, the median household income of the 247 households in Goodwell, OK grew to $60,375 from the previous year's value of $55,750.

The following chart displays the households in Goodwell, OK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $10k - $15k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Goodwell, OK is from Oklahoma.

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Oklahoma

In 2022, the income inequality in Oklahoma was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.507% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Oklahoma was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oklahoma in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oklahoma across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (66.2%)
Walked (23.7%)
Carpooled (6.55%)

In 2022, 66.2% of workers in Goodwell, OK drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (23.7%) and those who carpooled to work (6.55%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Goodwell, OK have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 4.55% of the workforce in Goodwell, OK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Goodwell, OK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Goodwell, OK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Goodwell, OK have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Goodwell, OK (172 out of 758 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Goodwell, OK is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.8% of the population of Goodwell, OK has health coverage, with 67% on employee plans, 15.6% on Medicaid, 4.82% on Medicare, 4.34% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas County, OK see 2500 patients per year on average, which represents a 12.6% increase from the previous year (2220 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2981 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 614 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Texas County, OK.

2,500 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas County, OK

Primary care physicians in Texas County, OK see an average of 2,500 patients per year. This represents a 12.6% increase from the previous year (2,220 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas County, OK in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 44.5% between 18 and 34 years, 23.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 7.18% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.22%

Uninsured

67%

Employer Coverage

15.6%

Medicaid

4.82%

Medicare

4.34%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Goodwell, OK grew by 14% from 7.2% to 8.22%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Goodwell, OK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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