City · Idaho
Gooding, Idaho
Gooding, city, in Gooding County, Idaho. Gooding had 3,855 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,707 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,778 (±21). GEOID 1632140.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,855
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,707 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,778 ±21
Median household income
$41,899
±$14,165 (90% margin)
Idaho: $77,800
Median home value
$186,100
±$21,489 (90% margin)
Idaho: $418,600
Median gross rent
$861
±$45 (90% margin)
Idaho: $1,238
Where is Gooding and what county is it in?
Gooding is a city in Gooding County, Idaho. It covers 1.5 square miles of land, 2,440 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Gooding, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,855 people lived in Gooding on July 1, 2025, up 4.1% since 2020, slower than Idaho (+10.4%). The 2020 Census counted 3,707 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,778 (±21).
| Measure | Gooding | Gooding County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,778 ±21 | 15,931 | +313 |
| Households | 1,305 ±160 | 5,702 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.84 ±0.35 | 2.77 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,313 ±154 | 6,141 | −283 |
Gooding's population since 2000
From 3,384 in 2000 to 3,855 in 2025: up 13.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Gooding as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Gooding?
The median resident of Gooding is 32.6 years old; 29.9% are under 18 and 18.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 57.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 31.3%. 9.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gooding | Gooding County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.6 ±4.1 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.9% ±7.1 pts | 26.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.2% ±5.2 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Male | 46.0% ±4.6 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 31.3% ±9.9 pts | 31.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 57.8% ±10.0 pts | 63.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 10.7% ±6.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.4% ±4.4 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 30.9% ±9.8 pts | 27.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3% ±3.5 pts | 8.4% | – |
| With a disability | 20.8% ±6.2 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 19.5% ±8.4 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.9% ±6.3 pts | 80.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.6% ±6.5 pts | 16.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.7% ±4.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.6% ±8.8 pts | 86.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2% ±1.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Gooding earn?
Half of Gooding's 1,305 households earn less than $41,899 a year (±$14,165), against $63,559 in Gooding County and $77,800 in Idaho. In 2015-2019 it was $39,459 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gooding | Gooding County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,899 ±$14,165 | $63,559 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $54,460 ±$7,644 | $79,308 | – |
| Per capita income | $20,851 ±$3,707 | $29,826 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 27.5% ±12.9 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 44.0% ±21.9 pts | 17.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.6% ±8.2 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.4% ±4.6 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.1% ±6.5 pts | 87.9% | – |
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 Gooding?
Owners occupy 60.7% of Gooding's occupied homes and renters 39.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $186,100 by its owner (±$21,489). The median renter pays $861 a month including utilities, and 59.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gooding | Gooding County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $186,100 ±$21,489 | $250,900 | +$83,706 |
| Median gross rent | $861 ±$45 | $880 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 59.8% ±18.5 pts | 42.6% | +27.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,138 ±$113 | $1,234 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.7% ±9.6 pts | 70.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.3% ±9.6 pts | 29.2% | – |
| Housing units | 1,313 ±154 | 6,141 | −283 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.6% ±10.1 pts | 72.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.0% ±5.2 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±1.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.1% ±1.8 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.0% ±6.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4% ±3.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 many new homes is Gooding building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Gooding in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 1.3 per 1,000 residents against 8.8 across Idaho.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Gooding work and get to work?
72.5% of Gooding's workers drive alone and 9.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.6 minutes.
| Measure | Gooding | Gooding County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.0% ±7.6 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% ±3.1 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 72.5% ±10.5 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.9% ±7.0 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 5.7% ±4.4 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.9% ±5.6 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.6 min ±4.8 | 21.7 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 Gooding?
1 census tract lies mostly in Gooding, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601.01Gooding County | 4,205 | $49,667 |
| Tract 9601.02Gooding County | 3,785 | $75,169 |
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 Gooding) · Census block assignment files
How does Gooding compare with other places in Idaho?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Gooding is the 5,603rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 41st-most populous of 198 in Idaho.
Gooding ranks 89th of 90 places in Idaho with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 41st | 198 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 62nd | 83 |
| Residents per square mile | 15th | 91 |
| Median household income | 89th | 90 |
| Per capita income | 90th | 91 |
| Median home value | 87th | 90 |
| Median gross rent | 62nd | 84 |
| Poverty rate | 5th | 76 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 79th | 90 |
| Median age | 65th | 90 |
| Owner-occupied share | 80th | 90 |
| Work from home | 37th | 59 |
| Travel time to work | 45th | 90 |
Gooding's figures with every place in Idaho (CSV)
Every place in Idaho, sortable · Compare Gooding with other places
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 Gooding?
16 of the 57 figures for Gooding 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 Gooding 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' public schools in Gooding.