Census-designated place · Florida
Goulds, Florida
Goulds, census-designated place, in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Goulds had 14,425 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,697). GEOID 1226950.
Residents, 2020-2024
14,425
±1,697 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 11,446
Median household income
$61,735
±$3,036 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$481,200
±$28,741 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,423
±$329 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Goulds and what county is it in?
Goulds is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It covers 2.9 square miles of land, 3,935 residents per square mile in 2020.
Goulds is in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Goulds, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Goulds's population at 14,425 (±1,697). The 2020 Census counted 11,446 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Goulds is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Goulds | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,425 ±1,697 | 2,738,356 | +2,441 |
| Households | 4,347 ±515 | 975,411 | +997 |
| Average household size | 3.31 ±0.24 | 2.76 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,629 ±511 | 1,094,983 | +934 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Goulds?
The median resident of Goulds is 39.3 years old; 24.4% are under 18 and 16.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 49.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 40.0%. 36.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Goulds | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3 ±1.7 | 40.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.4% ±3.2 pts | 20.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.0% ±2.4 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Male | 49.0% ±3.1 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 49.7% ±7.4 pts | 69.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 8.5% ±5.6 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 40.0% ±7.8 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 36.2% ±5.4 pts | 54.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 53.6% ±6.7 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.1% ±1.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| With a disability | 13.4% ±3.1 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.1% ±4.0 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.4% ±4.5 pts | 83.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.3% ±3.9 pts | 34.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9% ±2.4 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.8% ±4.4 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Goulds earn?
Half of Goulds's 4,347 households earn less than $61,735 a year (±$3,036), against $71,753 in Miami-Dade County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $50,521 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,214 after inflation. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Goulds | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,735 ±$3,036 | $71,753 | +$11,214 |
| Mean household income | $76,121 ±$8,144 | $107,330 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,122 ±$2,259 | $39,469 | +$4,164 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.4% ±4.8 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.7% ±9.8 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 43.3% ±7.5 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% ±3.2 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.6% ±3.4 pts | 89.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Goulds?
Owners occupy 56.1% of Goulds's occupied homes and renters 43.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $481,200 by its owner (±$28,741). The median renter pays $1,423 a month including utilities, and 42.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Goulds | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $481,200 ±$28,741 | $463,000 | +$160,481 |
| Median gross rent | $1,423 ±$329 | $1,829 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.5% ±14.1 pts | 55.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,227 ±$223 | $2,451 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.1% ±8.4 pts | 52.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.9% ±8.4 pts | 47.8% | – |
| Housing units | 4,629 ±511 | 1,094,983 | +934 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8% ±3.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.8% ±7.7 pts | 38.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% ±2.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.7% ±2.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.3% ±3.6 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.3% ±2.0 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.9% ±5.6 pts | 9.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Goulds work and get to work?
78.6% of Goulds's workers drive alone and 4.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.5%.
| Measure | Goulds | Miami-Dade County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.3% ±4.6 pts | 64.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.5% ±3.5 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.6% ±6.3 pts | 68.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.2% ±4.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.3% ±2.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±1.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.5% ±2.7 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.0 min ±4.0 | 30.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Goulds?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Goulds, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $47,482 (Tract 105.01) to $70,000 (Tract 106.22).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 105.01Miami-Dade County | 6,982 | $47,482 |
| Tract 104Miami-Dade County | 6,477 | $66,786 |
| Tract 106.22Miami-Dade County | 4,611 | $70,000 |
| Tract 102.09Miami-Dade County | 6,718 | $77,406 |
| Tract 102.13Miami-Dade County | 5,189 | $50,337 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Goulds) · Census block assignment files
How does Goulds compare with other places in Florida?
Goulds ranks 515th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 271st | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 170th | 770 |
| Median household income | 515th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 674th | 763 |
| Median home value | 162nd | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 441st | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 185th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 637th | 733 |
| Median age | 517th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 627th | 760 |
| Work from home | 588th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 69th | 764 |
Goulds's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Goulds?
14 of the 57 figures for Goulds on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Goulds are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.