Goree, TX

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    131
    US Senator
    John Cornyn
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Cruz
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    52
    2.8% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16.8%
    9.31% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $53,333
    2023 Median Property Value
    $25,000
    2024 Employed Population
    68
    21.4% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Goree, TX 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.

    100% of the residents in Goree, TX are U.S. citizens.

    In 2023, the median property value in Goree, TX was $25,000, and the homeownership rate was 90%.

    Most people in Goree, TX carpooled to work, and the average commute time was 16.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Goree, TX was 1 car per household.

    United StatesTexasKnox County, TXWest Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX

    Population & Diversity

    Goree, TX is home to a population of 131 people, from which 100% are citizens.

    As of 2024, 6.87% of Goree, TX residents were born outside of the country (9 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.26 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (49 people) in Goree, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 39 Other (Hispanic) and 36 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Goree, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Goree, TX was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Goree, TX
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      49 ± 23
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      39 ± 38
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      36 ± 26
    29.8%
    Hispanic Population
    39 people

    In 2024, there were 1.26 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (49 people) in Goree, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 39 Other (Hispanic) and 36 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    29.8% of the people in Goree, TX are hispanic (39 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Goree, TX as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      2,408,340 ± 36,549 people
    2. India
      354,317 ± 14,528 people
    3. El Salvador
      223,512 ± 11,564 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,408,340 Texas residents, followed by India with 354,317 and El Salvador with 223,512.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    6.87%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    9 people
    11.1%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    15 people

    As of 2024, 6.87% of Goree, TX residents (9 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Goree, TX was 11.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Gulf War (2001-)
    Most Common Service Period
    1 ± 21

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    Health

    74% of the population of Goree, TX has health coverage, with 17.6% on employee plans, 25.2% on Medicaid, 18.3% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 2.29% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Texas see 1,657 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,657 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1590 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 590 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 9.16% under 18 years, 13.7% between 18 and 34 years, 51.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    26%
    Uninsured
    17.6%
    Employer Coverage
    25.2%
    Medicaid
    18.3%
    Medicare
    10.7%
    Non-Group
    2.29%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Goree, TX grew by 16.8% from 22.2% to 26%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Goree, TX employs 68 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Goree, TX were Manufacturing (19 people), Construction (10 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (8 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($80,313), Retail Trade ($38,750), and Educational Services ($27,500).

    Employment

    Occupations

    68
    2024 Value
    ± 92
    21.4%
    1 Year growth
    ± 176%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Goree, TX grew at a rate of 21.4%, from 56 employees to 68 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Goree, TX, are Production Occupations (10 people), Material Moving Occupations (9 people), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (9 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Goree, TX.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    68
    2024 Value
    ± 92
    21.4%
    1 Year growth
    ± 176%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Goree, TX grew at a rate of 21.4%, from 56 employees to 68 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Goree, TX, are Manufacturing (19 people), Construction (10 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (8 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Goree, TX, though some of these residents may live in Goree, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $21,250
    Median earning men ± $27,318
    $14,250
    Median earning women ± $13,306

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($24,688) and Construction ($19,063).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($27,500) and Public Administration ($14,250).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Goree, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.726%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Texas

    Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.
    John Cornyn
    Senator from Texas2
    Assumed office on December 2, 2002
    Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
    Ted Cruz
    Senator from Texas1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

    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 Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    People in Goree, TX have an average commute time of 16.9 minutes, and they carpooled to work. Car ownership in Goree, TX is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $25,000
    Median Property Value 2023
    ±$11,536
    $54
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$44

    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 Goree, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $53,333
    Median Household Income
    ± $21,378
    60
    Number of Households
    ± 36

    The following chart displays the households in Goree, TX 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 $125k - $150k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Goree, TX is from Texas.
    0.475
    2024 Wage GINI in Texas
    0.475
    2023 Wage GINI in Texas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0391% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Carpooled (54.4%)
    2. Drove Alone (44.1%)
    3. Worked At Home (1.47%)

    In 2024, 54.4% of workers in Goree, TX carpooled to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (44.1%) and those who worked at home (1.47%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    16.9 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Goree, TX have a shorter commute time (16.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Goree, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Goree, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Goree, TX have 1 car.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    16.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Goree, TX (22 out of 131 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 Males 45 - 54 and then Females 65 - 74.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Goree, TX is Black, followed by White and Native American.

    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.

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