Goldfield, IA

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Goldfield Overview

665
TOTAL POPULATION
350
MALE POPULATION
315
FEMALE POPULATION
111.11
MALES / 100 FEMALES
90.00
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,074
PER CAPITA INCOME
$81,042
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$57,656
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
58.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
341
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Goldfield Zip Codes

Goldfield Area Codes

Race in Goldfield

The most populous races in Goldfield are White / Caucasian (629 | 94.6%), Two or more Races (30 | 4.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (13 | 1.9%).
Race in Goldfield
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino131.9%
Native / Alaskan10.2%
White / Caucasian62994.6%
Two or more Races304.5%
Some other Race50.7%
Total665100.0%

Ancestry in Goldfield

The most populous ancestries reported in Goldfield are German (228 | 34.3%), English (75 | 11.3%), Norwegian (66 | 9.9%), Irish (31 | 4.7%), and Scottish (30 | 4.5%), together accounting for 64.7% of all Goldfield residents.
Ancestry in Goldfield
Ancestry# Population% Population
American131.9%
Apache10.2%
Belgian30.4%
Czech10.2%
Danish30.4%
Dutch131.9%
English7511.3%
European81.2%
French20.3%
French Canadian40.6%
German22834.3%
Greek10.2%
Irish314.7%
Luxembourger20.3%
Mexican101.5%
Norwegian669.9%
Polish50.7%
Puerto Rican30.4%
Scandinavian20.3%
Scotch-Irish50.7%
Scottish304.5%
Swedish40.6%
Swiss20.3%
Welsh162.4%
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Immigrants in Goldfield

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Goldfield came from Central America (1 | 0.2%), Latin America (1 | 0.2%), and Mexico (1 | 0.2%), together accounting for 0.5% of all Goldfield residents.
Immigrants in Goldfield
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America10.2%
Latin America10.2%
Mexico10.2%
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Sex and Age in Goldfield

Sex and Age in Goldfield

The most populous age groups in Goldfield are 20 to 24 Years (41 | 11.7%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (38 | 12.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Goldfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2 (0.6%)9 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Years11 (3.1%)7 (2.2%)
10 to 14 Years24 (6.9%)14 (4.4%)
15 to 19 Years8 (2.3%)28 (8.9%)
20 to 24 Years41 (11.7%)31 (9.8%)
25 to 29 Years17 (4.9%)18 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years29 (8.3%)7 (2.2%)
35 to 39 Years26 (7.4%)19 (6.0%)
40 to 44 Years14 (4.0%)33 (10.5%)
45 to 49 Years36 (10.3%)11 (3.5%)
50 to 54 Years14 (4.0%)9 (2.9%)
55 to 59 Years36 (10.3%)17 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years24 (6.9%)23 (7.3%)
65 to 69 Years23 (6.6%)38 (12.1%)
70 to 74 Years36 (10.3%)30 (9.5%)
75 to 79 Years7 (2.0%)7 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years2 (0.6%)4 (1.3%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (3.2%)
Total350 (100.0%)315 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Goldfield

Median Family Size in Goldfield

The median family size in Goldfield is 2.99 persons per family, with married-couple families (152 | 88.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.01 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (2 | 1.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Goldfield
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple152 (88.9%)3.01
Single Male/Father17 (9.9%)2.94
Single Female/Mother2 (1.2%)2.00
Total Families171 (100.0%)2.99

Median Household Size in Goldfield

The median household size in Goldfield is 2.32 persons per household, with married-couple households (152 | 53.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.03 persons per household. non-family households (116 | 40.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.29 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Goldfield
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple152 (53.0%)3.03
Single Male/Father17 (5.9%)2.94
Single Female/Mother2 (0.7%)2.00
Non-family116 (40.4%)1.29
Total Households287 (100.0%)2.32

Household Size by Marriage Status in Goldfield

Out of a total of 287 households in Goldfield, 171 (59.6%) are family households, while 116 (40.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 111, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 80.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Goldfield
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-80 (27.9%)
2-Person Households111 (38.7%)36 (12.5%)
3-Person Households24 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households18 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households6 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households12 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total171 (59.6%)116 (40.4%)

Female Fertility in Goldfield

Fertility by Age in Goldfield

Female Fertility by Age in Goldfield
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Goldfield

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Goldfield
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Goldfield

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Goldfield
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Goldfield

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Goldfield
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Goldfield

Income Overview in Goldfield

Per Capita Income in Goldfield is $33,074, while median incomes of families and households are $81,042 and $57,656 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income665$33,074
Median Family Income171$81,042
Mean Family Income171$88,102
Median Household Income287$57,656
Mean Household Income287$71,252
Income Deficit171$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)66541.55%
Wage / Income Gap ($)66558.45¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6650.37

Earnings by Sex in Goldfield

Average Earnings in Goldfield are $57,083, $59,879 for men and $35,000 for women, a difference of 41.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Goldfield
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male223 (64.3%)$59,879
Female124 (35.7%)$35,000
Total347 (100.0%)$57,083

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Goldfield

The most common earnings brackets in Goldfield are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (71 | 31.8%) and $12,500 to $14,999 for women (19 | 15.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Goldfield
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less13 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9993 (1.3%)7 (5.7%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)8 (6.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9992 (0.9%)1 (0.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9991 (0.4%)19 (15.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4994 (1.8%)14 (11.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9993 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4991 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99915 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99918 (8.1%)3 (2.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9993 (1.3%)10 (8.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9999 (4.0%)9 (7.3%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)13 (10.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)6 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,9991 (0.4%)3 (2.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99971 (31.8%)7 (5.7%)
$65,000 to $74,99941 (18.4%)17 (13.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99933 (14.8%)6 (4.8%)
$100,000+5 (2.2%)1 (0.8%)
Total223 (100.0%)124 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Goldfield

Average earnings in Goldfield are $63,077 for men and $38,125 for women, a difference of 39.6%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $70,357, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $62,656. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,500, while those with graduate degree education have the smallest earnings of $31,250.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Goldfield
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$65,625$60,500
College or Associate's Degree$62,656$38,750
Bachelor's Degree$70,357$47,500
Graduate Degree--
Total$63,077$38,125

Family Income in Goldfield

Family Income Brackets in Goldfield

According to the Goldfield family income data, there are 50 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 29.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Goldfield
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00031.8%
$10,000 to $14,99921.2%
$15,000 to $24,999148.2%
$25,000 to $34,99995.3%
$35,000 to $49,9993017.5%
$50,000 to $74,9992313.5%
$75,000 to $99,9991911.1%
$100,000 to $149,9995029.2%
$150,000 to $199,9991911.1%
$200,000+21.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Goldfield

3-person families (26 | 15.2%) account for the highest median family income in Goldfield with $138,056 per family, while 3-person families (26 | 15.2%) have the highest median income of $46,019 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Goldfield
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families111 (64.9%)$58,750
3-Person Families26 (15.2%)$138,056
4-Person Families16 (9.4%)$133,750
5-Person Families6 (3.5%)$0
6-Person Families12 (7.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total171 (100.0%)$81,042

Family Income by Number of Earners in Goldfield

Family Income by Number of Earners in Goldfield
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners53 (31.0%)$44,464
1 Earner33 (19.3%)$0
2 Earners66 (38.6%)$111,429
3+ Earners19 (11.1%)$160,625
Total171 (100.0%)$81,042

Household Income in Goldfield

Household Income Brackets in Goldfield

With 71 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Goldfield, accounting for 24.7% of all households. In contrast, only 2 households (0.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Goldfield
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00062.1%
$10,000 to $14,999175.9%
$15,000 to $24,999175.9%
$25,000 to $34,999144.9%
$35,000 to $49,9996823.7%
$50,000 to $74,9997124.7%
$75,000 to $99,999238.0%
$100,000 to $149,9995017.4%
$150,000 to $199,999196.6%
$200,000+20.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Goldfield

The median household income in Goldfield is $57,656, with the highest median household income of $80,625 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 81 households (28.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $37,279, with 97 households (33.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Goldfield
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years27 (9.4%)$44,276
25 to 44 Years82 (28.6%)$68,864
45 to 64 Years81 (28.2%)$80,625
65+ Years97 (33.8%)$37,279
Total287 (100.0%)$57,656

Poverty in Goldfield

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Goldfield

With 7.1% poverty level for males and 20.9% for females among the residents of Goldfield, 12 to 14 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3 males (21.4%) and 26 females (48.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Goldfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years4 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years3 (21.4%)2 (20.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)26 (48.1%)
25 to 34 Years3 (6.5%)2 (8.0%)
35 to 44 Years2 (5.0%)9 (17.3%)
45 to 54 Years3 (6.0%)3 (15.0%)
55 to 64 Years8 (13.3%)7 (17.5%)
65 to 74 Years2 (3.4%)8 (11.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (42.9%)
Total25 (7.1%)66 (20.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Goldfield

According to the poverty statistics in Goldfield, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Goldfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
5 Years1 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years16 (80.0%)9 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years11 (78.6%)8 (80.0%)
15 Years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years45 (100.0%)28 (51.8%)
25 to 34 Years43 (93.5%)23 (92.0%)
35 to 44 Years38 (95.0%)43 (82.7%)
45 to 54 Years47 (94.0%)17 (85.0%)
55 to 64 Years52 (86.7%)33 (82.5%)
65 to 74 Years57 (96.6%)60 (88.2%)
75 Years and over9 (100.0%)12 (57.1%)
Total325 (92.9%)249 (79.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Goldfield

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Goldfield show that 4.6% or 7 of the total 152 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 15.6%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Goldfield
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children111 (98.2%)2 (1.8%)
1 or 2 Children27 (84.4%)5 (15.6%)
3 or 4 Children7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total145 (95.4%)7 (4.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Goldfield

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Goldfield
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children8 (47.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (47.1%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Goldfield

The poverty data for Goldfield shows that 7 of the married-couple family households (4.6%) and 8 of the single-parent households (42.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (15.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 household (44.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Goldfield
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2 (1.8%)8 (44.4%)
1 or 2 Children5 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (4.6%)8 (42.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Goldfield

Employment by Class of Employer in Goldfield

Among the 336 employed individuals in Goldfield, private company employees (250 | 74.4%), local government employees (22 | 6.6%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (21 | 6.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Goldfield
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees25074.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)144.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)216.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations195.7%
Local Government Employees226.6%
State Government Employees41.2%
Federal Government Employees61.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total336100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Goldfield

According to the labor force statistics for Goldfield, out of the total population over 16 years of age (594), 57.4% or 341 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.5% or 5 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 72 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.6% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Goldfield
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years32 (91.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years20 (55.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years77 (83.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years58 (82.9%)5 (8.6%)
55 to 59 Years33 (62.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years25 (53.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total341 (57.4%)5 (1.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Goldfield

According to labor force statistics for Goldfield, 73.6% of individuals (245) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (333) are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 5 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 82.4% or 117 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.4% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Goldfield
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School13 (56.5%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma68 (64.8%)8 (7.4%)
College / Associate Degree117 (82.4%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher47 (74.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total245 (73.6%)7 (2.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Goldfield

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Goldfield are Community & Social Service (33 | 9.8%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (16 | 4.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (14 | 4.2%), Management (12 | 3.6%), and Business & Financial (11 | 3.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Goldfield

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Goldfield, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Business & Financial (90.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (78.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Goldfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Management5 (41.7%)7 (58.3%)
Business & Financial1 (9.1%)10 (90.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 20 (60.6%)13 (39.4%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library4 (44.4%)5 (55.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment13 (81.2%)3 (18.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3 (21.4%)11 (78.6%)
Health Technologists2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)
Total (Category)33 (44.6%)41 (55.4%)
Total (Overall)212 (63.1%)124 (36.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Goldfield are Cleaning & Maintenance (31 | 9.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (11 | 3.3%), Healthcare Support (1 | 0.3%), and Personal Care & Service (1 | 0.3%).
Services Occupations in Goldfield

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Goldfield, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (38.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (61.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Goldfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance12 (38.7%)19 (61.3%)
Personal Care & Service1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)24 (54.5%)20 (45.5%)
Total (Overall)212 (63.1%)124 (36.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Goldfield are Office & Administration (50 | 14.9%), and Sales & Related (43 | 12.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Goldfield

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Goldfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related19 (44.2%)24 (55.8%)
Office & Administration20 (40.0%)30 (60.0%)
Total (Category)39 (41.9%)54 (58.1%)
Total (Overall)212 (63.1%)124 (36.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Goldfield are Construction & Extraction (20 | 5.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (15 | 4.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Goldfield

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Goldfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)35 (97.2%)1 (2.8%)
Total (Overall)212 (63.1%)124 (36.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Goldfield are Transportation (44 | 13.1%), Production (40 | 11.9%), and Material Moving (5 | 1.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Goldfield

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Goldfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Production32 (80.0%)8 (20.0%)
Transportation44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)81 (91.0%)8 (9.0%)
Total (Overall)212 (63.1%)124 (36.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Goldfield

Employment Industries in Goldfield

The major employment industries in Goldfield include Manufacturing (65 | 19.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (36 | 10.7%), Retail Trade (34 | 10.1%), Construction (31 | 9.2%), and Wholesale Trade (27 | 8.0%).
Employment Industries in Goldfield

Employment Industries by Sex in Goldfield

The Goldfield industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (94.4%), Public Administration (85.7%), and Finance & Insurance (75.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Goldfield
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting6 (85.7%)1 (14.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing53 (81.5%)12 (18.5%)
Wholesale Trade18 (66.7%)9 (33.3%)
Retail Trade17 (50.0%)17 (50.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing12 (66.7%)6 (33.3%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information4 (33.3%)8 (66.7%)
Finance & Insurance6 (25.0%)18 (75.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific17 (89.5%)2 (10.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services10 (71.4%)4 (28.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2 (5.6%)34 (94.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration1 (14.3%)6 (85.7%)
Total212 (63.1%)124 (36.9%)

Education in Goldfield

School Enrollment in Goldfield

The most common levels of schooling among the 96 students in Goldfield are middle school (34 | 35.4%), high school (32 | 33.3%), and elementary school (19 | 19.8%).
School Enrollment in Goldfield
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool22.1%
Kindergarten11.0%
Elementary School1919.8%
Middle School3435.4%
High School3233.3%
College / Undergraduate77.3%
Graduate / Professional11.0%
Total96100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Goldfield

Out of a total of 96 students who are enrolled in schools in Goldfield, 7 (7.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 89 (92.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 6 (37.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Goldfield
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old10 (62.5%)6 (37.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds37 (97.4%)1 (2.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total89 (92.7%)7 (7.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Goldfield

Business (35 | 41.7%), education (17 | 20.2%), literature & languages (7 | 8.3%), arts & humanities (7 | 8.3%), and liberal arts & history (6 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 84 individuals in Goldfield who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Goldfield
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural11.2%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology22.4%
Social Sciences11.2%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology44.8%
Business3541.7%
Education1720.2%
Literature & Languages78.3%
Liberal Arts & History67.1%
Visual & Performing Arts44.8%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities78.3%
Total84100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Goldfield

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Goldfield

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Goldfield are males with 2 vehicles (113, accounting for 53.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (84, making up 91.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Goldfield
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle5 (2.4%)6 (4.8%)
1 Vehicle28 (13.2%)6 (4.8%)
2 Vehicles113 (53.3%)84 (67.7%)
3 Vehicles13 (6.1%)9 (7.3%)
4 Vehicles50 (23.6%)13 (10.5%)
5 or more Vehicles3 (1.4%)6 (4.8%)
Total212 (100.0%)124 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Goldfield

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Goldfield are 10 to 14 minutes (84 commuters, 26.1%), 15 to 19 minutes (69 commuters, 21.4%), and less than 5 minutes (65 commuters, 20.2%).
Commute Time in Goldfield
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6520.2%
5 to 9 Minutes3711.5%
10 to 14 Minutes8426.1%
15 to 19 Minutes6921.4%
20 to 24 Minutes92.8%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes72.2%
35 to 39 Minutes144.3%
40 to 44 Minutes165.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes72.2%
90 or more Minutes144.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Goldfield

The most common commute times in Goldfield are 10 to 14 minutes (51 commuters, 25.6%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (33 commuters, 26.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Goldfield
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes43 (21.6%)22 (17.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes24 (12.1%)13 (10.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes51 (25.6%)33 (26.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes36 (18.1%)33 (26.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes7 (3.5%)2 (1.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes5 (2.5%)2 (1.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes13 (6.5%)1 (0.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes9 (4.5%)7 (5.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes1 (0.5%)6 (4.9%)
90 or more Minutes10 (5.0%)4 (3.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Goldfield

The most frequent times of departure to work in Goldfield are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (52, 26.1%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (27, 22.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Goldfield
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM42 (21.1%)6 (4.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM22 (11.1%)3 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4 (2.0%)5 (4.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM17 (8.5%)8 (6.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM52 (26.1%)13 (10.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM22 (11.1%)14 (11.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM19 (9.6%)17 (13.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2 (1.0%)10 (8.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)8 (6.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5 (2.5%)12 (9.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM14 (7.0%)27 (22.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total199 (100.0%)123 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Goldfield

Occupancy by Ownership in Goldfield

Of the total 287 dwellings in Goldfield, owner-occupied units account for 251 (87.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 36 (12.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Goldfield
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units25187.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3612.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units287100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Goldfield

Occupancy by Household Size in Goldfield
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8027.9%
2-Person Household14751.2%
3-Person Household248.4%
4+ Person Household3612.5%
Total Housing Units287100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Goldfield

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Goldfield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household50 (62.5%)30 (37.5%)
2-Person Household141 (95.9%)6 (4.1%)
3-Person Household24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units251 (87.5%)36 (12.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Goldfield

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Goldfield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School26 (68.4%)12 (31.6%)
High School Diploma82 (87.2%)12 (12.8%)
College/Associate Degree104 (89.7%)12 (10.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Goldfield

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Goldfield
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5017.4%
35 to 44 Years5920.6%
45 to 54 Years217.3%
55 to 64 Years6020.9%
65 to 74 Years8128.2%
75 to 84 Years124.2%
85 Years and Over41.4%
Total287100.0%

Housing Finances in Goldfield

Median Income by Occupancy in Goldfield

Median Income by Occupancy in Goldfield
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied251 (87.5%)$64,375
Renter-Occupied36 (12.5%)$56,667
Average287 (100.0%)$57,656

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Goldfield

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Goldfield
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003 (1.2%)2 (5.6%)
$5,000 to $9,9991 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99911 (4.4%)6 (16.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9998 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9996 (2.4%)3 (8.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99913 (5.2%)1 (2.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99968 (27.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99950 (19.9%)21 (58.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99921 (8.4%)2 (5.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99949 (19.5%)1 (2.8%)
$150,000 or more21 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total251 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Goldfield

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Goldfield
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30031 (12.3%)4 (11.1%)
$300 to $49972 (28.7%)4 (11.1%)
$500 to $79991 (36.2%)9 (25.0%)
$800 to $99927 (10.8%)18 (50.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49929 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9991 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total251 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Goldfield

Housing Structures in Goldfield

Housing Structures in Goldfield
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached26190.9%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments113.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments93.1%
10 or more Apartments62.1%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total287100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Goldfield

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Goldfield
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached251 (96.2%)10 (3.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total251 (87.5%)36 (12.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Goldfield

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Goldfield
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms4 (1.6%)5 (13.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms74 (29.5%)22 (61.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms70 (27.9%)9 (25.0%)
8 or more Rooms103 (41.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total251 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Goldfield

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Goldfield
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas205 (81.7%)13 (36.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas6 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity40 (15.9%)23 (63.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total251 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Goldfield

Household Vehicle Usage in Goldfield
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle22 (8.8%)7 (19.4%)
1 Vehicle30 (11.9%)26 (72.2%)
2 Vehicles148 (59.0%)3 (8.3%)
3 or more Vehicles51 (20.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total251 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Goldfield

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Goldfield

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units138113
Median Property Value$79,600$74,200
Median Household Income$46,250$12
Monthly Housing Costs$393$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,154$8

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Goldfield

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Goldfield
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00027 (19.6%)41 (36.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99957 (41.3%)38 (33.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99952 (37.7%)34 (30.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9992 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total138 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Goldfield

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Goldfield
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99920 (14.5%)3 (2.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9999 (6.5%)5 (4.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99948 (34.8%)4 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99922 (15.9%)20 (17.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99911 (8.0%)28 (24.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99918 (13.0%)10 (8.8%)
$150,000 or more9 (6.5%)31 (27.4%)
Total138 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Goldfield

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Goldfield
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x68 (49.3%)71,250 (63,053.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x43 (31.2%)98 (86.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x9 (6.5%)10 (8.8%)
4.0x or more18 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total138 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Goldfield

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Goldfield
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80036 (26.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49950 (36.2%)34 (30.1%)
$800 to $1,49950 (36.2%)29 (25.7%)
Total138 (100.0%)113 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Goldfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Goldfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Goldfield
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years67 (87.0%)10 (13.0%)
26 to 34 Years47 (67.1%)23 (32.9%)
35 to 44 Years92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years83 (83.0%)17 (17.0%)
65 to 74 Years127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total615 (92.5%)50 (7.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Goldfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Goldfield
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen67 (87.0%)10 (13.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Goldfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Goldfield
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00052 (86.7%)8 (13.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999175 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999123 (93.2%)9 (6.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99948 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over217 (86.8%)33 (13.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Goldfield

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Goldfield
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63 (21.4%)11 (78.6%)
6 to 18 Years60 (70.6%)29 (34.1%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)67 (87.0%)
25 to 34 Years20 (28.6%)32 (45.7%)
35 to 44 Years24 (26.1%)68 (73.9%)
45 to 54 Years10 (14.3%)64 (91.4%)
55 to 64 Years32 (32.0%)55 (55.0%)
65 to 74 Years127 (100.0%)82 (64.6%)
75 Years and over30 (100.0%)11 (36.7%)
Total306 (46.0%)419 (63.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Goldfield

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Goldfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years3 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)2 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years14 (9.3%)20 (17.9%)
65 to 74 Years18 (30.5%)20 (29.4%)
75 Years and over5 (55.6%)16 (76.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Goldfield

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Goldfield: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)6 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years16 (27.1%)2 (2.9%)
75 Years and over4 (44.4%)6 (28.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Goldfield: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)5 (7.3%)
75 Years and over2 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Goldfield: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (2.7%)5 (4.5%)
65 to 74 Years8 (13.6%)14 (20.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (28.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Goldfield: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (6.0%)17 (15.2%)
65 to 74 Years6 (10.2%)19 (27.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (47.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Goldfield: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)1 (1.5%)
75 Years and over1 (11.1%)10 (47.6%)

Technology Access in Goldfield

Computing Device Access in Goldfield

Computing Device Access in Goldfield
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop17460.6%
Smartphone26190.9%
Tablet12142.2%
No Computing Device124.2%
Total287100.0%

Internet Access in Goldfield

Internet Access in Goldfield
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet20.7%
Broadband Home12744.3%
Cellular Data Only11339.4%
Satellite Internet113.8%
No Internet4214.6%
Total287100.0%

Goldfield Summary

Goldfield, Iowa is a small town located in Wright County, Iowa. It is situated in the north-central part of the state, about 25 miles northwest of Mason City. The town was founded in 1881 and has a population of approximately 500 people.

Geography

Goldfield is located in the rolling hills of northern Iowa, with an elevation of 1,068 feet above sea level. The town is situated on the banks of the Shell Rock River, which flows through the town and provides a source of recreation for the locals. The town is surrounded by farmland, with corn and soybeans being the main crops grown in the area.

Economy

The economy of Goldfield is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several grain elevators, which are used to store and transport grain from the local farms. In addition, there are several small businesses in the town, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Goldfield had a population of 498 people. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. The median age of the population was 43.7 years. The median household income was $45,000, and the median family income was $50,000.

History

Goldfield was founded in 1881 by a group of settlers from the nearby town of Clarion. The town was named after the gold rush that had taken place in the area in the late 19th century. The town quickly grew and by the early 20th century, it had become a thriving agricultural center. The town was also home to several churches, a bank, and a post office.
In the late 20th century, Goldfield began to decline as the local economy shifted away from agriculture. The town’s population began to decline, and many of the businesses in the town closed. However, in recent years, the town has seen a resurgence in population and economic activity. The town is now home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.
Goldfield is a small town with a rich history and a bright future. The town is home to a diverse population and a thriving economy. With its close proximity to Mason City, Goldfield is an ideal place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Goldfield?
Total Population of Goldfield is 665.
What is the Total Male Population of Goldfield?
Total Male Population of Goldfield is 350.
What is the Total Female Population of Goldfield?
Total Female Population of Goldfield is 315.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Goldfield?
There are 111.11 Males per 100 Females in Goldfield.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Goldfield?
There are 90.00 Females per 100 Males in Goldfield.
What is the Median Population Age in Goldfield?
Median Population Age in Goldfield is 43.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Goldfield
Average Family Size in Goldfield is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Goldfield
Average Household Size in Goldfield is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Goldfield?
Per Capita income in Goldfield is $33,074.
What is the Median Family Income in Goldfield?
Median Family Income in Goldfield is $81,042.
What is the Median Household income in Goldfield?
Median Household Income in Goldfield is $57,656.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Goldfield?
Income or Wage Gap in Goldfield is 41.5%.
Women in Goldfield earn 58.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Goldfield?
Inequality or Gini Index in Goldfield is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Goldfield?
There are 341 People in the Labor Forcein in Goldfield.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Goldfield?
57.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Goldfield.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Goldfield?
Unemployment Rate in Goldfield is 1.5%.