City · Missouri
Goodman, Missouri
Goodman, city, in McDonald County, Missouri. Goodman had 1,320 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,202 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,092 (±270). GEOID 2927874.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,320
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,202 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,092 ±270
Median household income
$54,250
±$12,149 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$117,200
±$45,321 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$863
±$98 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Goodman and what county is it in?
Goodman is a city in McDonald County, Missouri. It covers 1.3 square miles of land, 906 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 Goodman, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,320 people lived in Goodman on July 1, 2025, up 10.0% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020 Census counted 1,202 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,092 (±270).
| Measure | Goodman | McDonald County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,092 ±270 | 23,701 | no clear change |
| Households | 389 ±116 | 8,558 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.78 ±0.44 | 2.75 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 416 ±119 | 9,828 | −157 |
Goodman's population since 2000
From 1,183 in 2000 to 1,320 in 2025: up 11.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Goodman 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 Goodman?
The median resident of Goodman is 32.8 years old; 28.0% are under 18 and 19.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.9%. 7.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Goodman | McDonald County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.8 ±7.9 | 38.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.0% ±6.8 pts | 25.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.1% ±6.6 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Male | 50.7% ±6.1 pts | 51.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.9% ±9.2 pts | 12.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.0% ±10.1 pts | 68.3% | −15.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±6.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 6.0% ±6.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±2.0 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.8% ±5.1 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.4% ±7.8 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1% ±4.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 19.9% ±7.1 pts | 15.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.5% ±3.1 pts | 18.4% | −7.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.7% ±6.9 pts | 82.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.0% ±9.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.9% ±10.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.6% ±2.0 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
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 Goodman earn?
Half of Goodman's 389 households earn less than $54,250 a year (±$12,149), against $52,375 in McDonald County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $45,312 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Goodman | McDonald County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,250 ±$12,149 | $52,375 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $64,999 ±$8,739 | $69,959 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,285 ±$4,284 | $25,422 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.5% ±8.4 pts | 16.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.3% ±14.4 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.6% ±7.9 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.2% ±7.8 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.2% ±8.2 pts | 78.9% | – |
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 Goodman?
Owners occupy 81.2% of Goodman's occupied homes and renters 18.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $117,200 by its owner (±$45,321). The median renter pays $863 a month including utilities, and 48.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Goodman | McDonald County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $117,200 ±$45,321 | $154,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $863 ±$98 | $767 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.6% ±25.7 pts | 28.2% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $881 ±$133 | $1,167 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.2% ±8.9 pts | 67.3% | +17.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.8% ±8.9 pts | 32.7% | – |
| Housing units | 416 ±119 | 9,828 | −157 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±1.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±35.8 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.7% ±7.9 pts | 60.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.3% ±7.0 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.4% ±3.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.1% ±3.1 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.9% ±7.8 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.9% ±6.2 pts | 5.8% | – |
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 many new homes is Goodman building?
Builders took permits for 12 new housing units in Goodman in 2025 (12 in single-family houses), 9.1 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
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 Goodman work and get to work?
78.9% of Goodman's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 27.0 minutes.
| Measure | Goodman | McDonald County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.4% ±10.0 pts | 56.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% ±3.6 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.9% ±12.1 pts | 74.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.5% ±3.4 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.0% ±4.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±1.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.0% ±13.7 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.0 min ±4.6 | 27.1 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 Goodman?
No census tract lies mostly in Goodman; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 702McDonald County | 4,662 | $62,191 |
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 Goodman) · Census block assignment files
How does Goodman compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Goodman is the 9,248th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 298th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Goodman ranks 245th of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 298th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 33rd | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 252nd | 420 |
| Median household income | 245th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 357th | 420 |
| Median home value | 314th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 198th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 174th | 373 |
| Median age | 359th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 69th | 418 |
| Travel time to work | 100th | 420 |
Goodman's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Goodman 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 Goodman?
21 of the 57 figures for Goodman 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 Goodman 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 Goodman.