Population 15,948 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Goulds
Household size in Goulds
| Period | Goulds | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.62 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.05 | 2.95 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.61 | 2.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.23 | 2.80 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.38 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Goulds is a place of big households: 3.23 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.62, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 34 have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Goulds
| Period | Goulds | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.9 | 40.9 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.2 | 41.9 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.7 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.2 | +2.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Goulds skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.7, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 32.5 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Goulds
| Period | Goulds | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.7% | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.4% | 14.2% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.9% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.5% | 13.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Goulds: 25.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Only six of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Goulds
Renters in Goulds
| Period | Goulds | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.3% | 34.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.3% | 37.9% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.3% | 40.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.7% | 39.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +5.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Goulds than nationally: 47.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. About a third of owners (33.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the northwest.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Goulds
| Period | Goulds | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 15.4% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 13.1% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 10.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Goulds than nationally: 6.4%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 7.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Goulds has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Florida cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Goulds
| Period | Goulds | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1980 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1983 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Goulds has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Goulds
| Period | Goulds | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,035 | $1,256 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,091 | $1,306 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,142 | $1,586 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,598 | $2,112 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$564 | +$856 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Goulds costs $1,598 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the wider Miami area ($2,112). Rents are up $564 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 42.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Goulds
Bachelor's degrees in Goulds
| Period | Goulds | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 29.1% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 29.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 37.1% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +8.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Goulds: 17.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Goulds
| Period | Goulds | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.9% | 83.0% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.2% | 84.2% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.3% | 85.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.8% | 87.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Goulds never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 38 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Goulds
| Period | Goulds | Miami area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 8.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 5.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Goulds runs well above the national rate: 7.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 43 have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Goulds compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goulds | 3.23 | 41.7 | 25.5% | 47.7% | 6.4% | 1990 | $1,598 | 17.2% | 78.8% | 7.7% |
| South Miami Heights | 3.30 | 42.7 | 16.8% | 39.4% | 5.1% | 1978 | $1,626 | 18.9% | 81.5% | 6.5% |
| Princeton | 3.48 | 34.7 | 22.9% | 33.3% | 4.0% | 2005 | $1,756 | 26.1% | 86.0% | 5.0% |
| Perrine | 2.66 | 53.0 | 10.2% | 11.7% | 12.9% | 1973 | $1,713 | 26.8% | 80.8% | 8.0% |
| Cutler Bay | 3.15 | 42.2 | 15.5% | 32.0% | 5.6% | 1983 | $2,267 | 34.7% | 88.3% | 5.2% |
| West Perrine | 3.40 | 39.3 | 31.0% | 44.6% | 10.1% | 1977 | $1,620 | 23.0% | 85.5% | 8.3% |
| Palmetto Estates | 3.78 | 43.0 | 16.8% | 16.3% | 5.1% | 1974 | $1,891 | 27.4% | 83.6% | 4.7% |
| Naranja | 3.12 | 33.4 | 22.8% | 73.5% | 8.0% | 2006 | $1,682 | 22.8% | 77.2% | 9.0% |
| Richmond West | 3.38 | 42.9 | 13.6% | 16.5% | 3.5% | 1997 | $2,680 | 32.5% | 86.9% | 3.0% |
| Richmond Heights | 3.26 | 39.6 | 18.1% | 29.8% | 7.1% | 1971 | $1,784 | 25.9% | 86.2% | 3.0% |
| Three Lakes | 3.17 | 36.3 | 15.9% | 33.7% | 4.7% | 1998 | $2,380 | 39.5% | 90.9% | 3.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Goulds. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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