Gooding, ID

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Gooding Overview

3,673
TOTAL POPULATION
1,637
MALE POPULATION
2,036
FEMALE POPULATION
80.40
MALES / 100 FEMALES
124.37
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,124
PER CAPITA INCOME
$64,063
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$42,470
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
57.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
42.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,733
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
10.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Gooding Zip Codes

Gooding Area Codes

Race in Gooding

The most populous races in Gooding are White / Caucasian (2,840 | 77.3%), Hispanic or Latino (838 | 22.8%), and Some other Race (377 | 10.3%).
Race in Gooding
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American130.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino83822.8%
Native / Alaskan922.5%
White / Caucasian2,84077.3%
Two or more Races3519.6%
Some other Race37710.3%
Total3,673100.0%

Ancestry in Gooding

The most populous ancestries reported in Gooding are Mexican (835 | 22.7%), English (595 | 16.2%), Irish (332 | 9.0%), German (282 | 7.7%), and American (208 | 5.7%), together accounting for 61.3% of all Gooding residents.
Ancestry in Gooding
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2085.7%
Basque1022.8%
Bolivian10.0%
British150.4%
Cherokee350.9%
Czech220.6%
Danish491.3%
English59516.2%
European471.3%
French501.4%
German2827.7%
Irish3329.0%
Italian391.1%
Mexican83522.7%
Mexican American Indian541.5%
Norwegian581.6%
Polish160.4%
Portuguese20.1%
Scandinavian10.0%
Scotch-Irish160.4%
Scottish280.8%
Shoshone521.4%
South American10.0%
South American Indian10.0%
Subsaharan African70.2%
Swedish310.8%
Welsh240.6%
Yugoslavian200.5%
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Immigrants in Gooding

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Gooding came from Latin America (331 | 9.0%), Central America (293 | 8.0%), Mexico (293 | 8.0%), Peru (38 | 1.0%), and South America (38 | 1.0%), together accounting for 27.0% of all Gooding residents.
Immigrants in Gooding
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America2938.0%
England290.8%
Europe310.8%
Germany20.1%
Latin America3319.0%
Mexico2938.0%
Northern Europe290.8%
Peru381.0%
South America381.0%
Western Europe20.1%
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Sex and Age in Gooding

Sex and Age in Gooding

The most populous age groups in Gooding are 35 to 39 Years (194 | 11.8%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (201 | 9.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Gooding
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years78 (4.8%)97 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Years126 (7.7%)145 (7.1%)
10 to 14 Years154 (9.4%)130 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Years105 (6.4%)192 (9.4%)
20 to 24 Years53 (3.2%)201 (9.9%)
25 to 29 Years119 (7.3%)61 (3.0%)
30 to 34 Years23 (1.4%)152 (7.5%)
35 to 39 Years194 (11.8%)28 (1.4%)
40 to 44 Years65 (4.0%)123 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years112 (6.8%)166 (8.2%)
50 to 54 Years122 (7.4%)112 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years97 (5.9%)89 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years27 (1.7%)197 (9.7%)
65 to 69 Years145 (8.9%)68 (3.3%)
70 to 74 Years117 (7.1%)50 (2.5%)
75 to 79 Years35 (2.1%)97 (4.8%)
80 to 84 Years15 (0.9%)85 (4.2%)
85 Years and over50 (3.0%)43 (2.1%)
Total1,637 (100.0%)2,036 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Gooding

Median Family Size in Gooding

The median family size in Gooding is 3.21 persons per family, with single female/mother families (179 | 21.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.49 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (167 | 19.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.79 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Gooding
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple501 (59.2%)3.26
Single Male/Father167 (19.7%)2.79
Single Female/Mother179 (21.1%)3.49
Total Families847 (100.0%)3.21

Median Household Size in Gooding

The median household size in Gooding is 2.59 persons per household, with single female/mother households (179 | 12.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.49 persons per household. non-family households (540 | 38.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.50 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Gooding
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple501 (36.1%)3.32
Single Male/Father167 (12.0%)2.97
Single Female/Mother179 (12.9%)3.49
Non-family540 (38.9%)1.50
Total Households1,387 (100.0%)2.59

Household Size by Marriage Status in Gooding

Out of a total of 1,387 households in Gooding, 847 (61.1%) are family households, while 540 (38.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 402, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 439.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Gooding
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-439 (31.7%)
2-Person Households402 (29.0%)33 (2.4%)
3-Person Households140 (10.1%)55 (4.0%)
4-Person Households220 (15.9%)13 (0.9%)
5-Person Households82 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total847 (61.1%)540 (38.9%)

Female Fertility in Gooding

Fertility by Age in Gooding

Average fertility rate in Gooding is 69.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 126.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 81.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Gooding
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years12 (18.8%)63.0
20 to 34 years52 (81.2%)126.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total64 (100.0%)69.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gooding

81.2% of women with births (64) in Gooding are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gooding
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (81.2%)12 (18.8%)

Fertility by Education in Gooding

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Gooding
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School12 (18.8%)55.0
High School Diploma36 (56.2%)100.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree16 (25.0%)1,000.0
Total64 (100.0%)69.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gooding

18.8% of women with births in Gooding are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gooding
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
High School Diploma36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (81.2%)12 (18.8%)

Income in Gooding

Income Overview in Gooding

Per Capita Income in Gooding is $22,124, while median incomes of families and households are $64,063 and $42,470 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,673$22,124
Median Family Income847$64,063
Mean Family Income847$67,695
Median Household Income1,387$42,470
Mean Household Income1,387$54,682
Income Deficit847$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,67357.30%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,67342.70¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,6730.42

Earnings by Sex in Gooding

Average Earnings in Gooding are $24,477, $36,900 for men and $15,756 for women, a difference of 57.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Gooding
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male831 (48.1%)$36,900
Female896 (51.9%)$15,756
Total1,727 (100.0%)$24,477

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gooding

The most common earnings brackets in Gooding are $35,000 to $39,999 for men (136 | 16.4%) and $22,500 to $24,999 for women (142 | 15.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gooding
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less15 (1.8%)53 (5.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9993 (0.4%)130 (14.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4991 (0.1%)62 (6.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9993 (0.4%)61 (6.8%)
$10,000 to $12,49964 (7.7%)80 (8.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99928 (3.4%)49 (5.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49951 (6.1%)43 (4.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9992 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49967 (8.1%)6 (0.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99942 (5.1%)142 (15.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99940 (4.8%)74 (8.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99922 (2.6%)21 (2.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999136 (16.4%)83 (9.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99990 (10.8%)19 (2.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99913 (1.6%)12 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99999 (11.9%)30 (3.4%)
$55,000 to $64,99934 (4.1%)18 (2.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99970 (8.4%)10 (1.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99935 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+16 (1.9%)3 (0.3%)
Total831 (100.0%)896 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gooding

Average earnings in Gooding are $36,985 for men and $22,897 for women, a difference of 38.1%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $38,346, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $37,151. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $36,777, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $10,896.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gooding
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$38,346$10,896
College or Associate's Degree$37,151$24,177
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$36,985$22,897

Family Income in Gooding

Family Income Brackets in Gooding

According to the Gooding family income data, there are 222 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.2% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 9 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Gooding
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000192.2%
$10,000 to $14,999799.3%
$15,000 to $24,999526.1%
$25,000 to $34,999849.9%
$35,000 to $49,999829.7%
$50,000 to $74,99922226.2%
$75,000 to $99,99922126.1%
$100,000 to $149,999465.4%
$150,000 to $199,99991.1%
$200,000+333.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gooding

4-person families (157 | 18.5%) account for the highest median family income in Gooding with $72,652 per family, while 2-person families (407 | 48.0%) have the highest median income of $34,963 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gooding
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families407 (48.0%)$69,926
3-Person Families198 (23.4%)$0
4-Person Families157 (18.5%)$72,652
5-Person Families82 (9.7%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families3 (0.4%)$0
Total847 (100.0%)$64,063

Family Income by Number of Earners in Gooding

Family Income by Number of Earners in Gooding
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners80 (9.5%)$0
1 Earner337 (39.8%)$40,030
2 Earners410 (48.4%)$74,250
3+ Earners20 (2.4%)$141,667
Total847 (100.0%)$64,063

Household Income in Gooding

Household Income Brackets in Gooding

With 279 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Gooding, accounting for 20.1% of all households. In contrast, only 8 households (0.6%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Gooding
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000765.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991178.4%
$15,000 to $24,99927920.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991299.3%
$35,000 to $49,99914410.4%
$50,000 to $74,99926919.4%
$75,000 to $99,99925018.0%
$100,000 to $149,999825.9%
$150,000 to $199,99980.6%
$200,000+332.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Gooding

The median household income in Gooding is $42,470, with the highest median household income of $62,563 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 465 households (33.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $2,499, with 55 households (4.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Gooding
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years55 (4.0%)$2,499
25 to 44 Years468 (33.7%)$54,861
45 to 64 Years399 (28.8%)$32,917
65+ Years465 (33.5%)$62,563
Total1,387 (100.0%)$42,470

Poverty in Gooding

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gooding

With 10.5% poverty level for males and 31.4% for females among the residents of Gooding, 18 to 24 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 69 males (76.7%) and 47 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gooding
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22 (28.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years37 (17.1%)111 (69.8%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)20 (29.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)31 (36.5%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years69 (76.7%)162 (55.5%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)13 (6.2%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)89 (58.9%)
45 to 54 Years32 (13.7%)25 (9.3%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)68 (23.8%)
65 to 74 Years3 (1.2%)56 (47.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (3.9%)
Total163 (10.5%)630 (31.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gooding

According to the poverty statistics in Gooding, males aged 12 to 14 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 Gooding
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years56 (71.8%)97 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years179 (82.9%)48 (30.2%)
12 to 14 Years23 (100.0%)49 (71.0%)
15 Years17 (100.0%)54 (63.5%)
16 and 17 Years42 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years21 (23.3%)130 (44.5%)
25 to 34 Years130 (100.0%)198 (93.8%)
35 to 44 Years255 (100.0%)62 (41.1%)
45 to 54 Years201 (86.3%)244 (90.7%)
55 to 64 Years124 (100.0%)218 (76.2%)
65 to 74 Years251 (98.8%)62 (52.5%)
75 Years and over88 (100.0%)199 (96.1%)
Total1,387 (89.5%)1,376 (68.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gooding

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Gooding show that 2.4% or 12 of the total 501 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 6.9%, comprising of 12 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gooding
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children261 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children163 (93.1%)12 (6.9%)
3 or 4 Children65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total489 (97.6%)12 (2.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gooding

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gooding
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)8 (13.6%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)103 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)128 (71.5%)

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

The poverty data for Gooding shows that 12 of the married-couple family households (2.4%) and 128 of the single-parent households (37.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (6.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gooding
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)8 (4.5%)
1 or 2 Children12 (6.9%)103 (67.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (2.4%)128 (37.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Gooding

Employment by Class of Employer in Gooding

Among the 1,551 employed individuals in Gooding, private company employees (1,001 | 64.5%), state government employees (213 | 13.7%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (117 | 7.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Gooding
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,00164.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1056.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1177.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations624.0%
Local Government Employees533.4%
State Government Employees21313.7%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,551100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Gooding

According to the labor force statistics for Gooding, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,841), 61.0% or 1,733 individuals are in the labor force, with 10.3% or 178 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 92.0% or 377 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 82.8% or 111 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Gooding
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years134 (68.7%)111 (82.8%)
20 to 24 Years149 (58.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years159 (88.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years153 (87.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years377 (92.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years333 (65.0%)31 (9.3%)
55 to 59 Years169 (90.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years126 (56.3%)16 (12.7%)
65 to 74 Years107 (28.2%)20 (18.7%)
75 Years and over25 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,733 (61.0%)178 (10.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gooding

According to labor force statistics for Gooding, 78.1% of individuals (1,318) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,687) are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 47 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.7% or 149 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.5% or 37 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gooding
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School191 (88.4%)11 (5.2%)
High School Diploma434 (66.4%)56 (8.5%)
College / Associate Degree543 (83.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher149 (88.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,318 (78.1%)61 (3.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Gooding

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gooding are Community & Social Service (180 | 11.6%), Education Instruction & Library (180 | 11.6%), Management (160 | 10.3%), Business & Financial (71 | 4.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (13 | 0.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Gooding

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gooding, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (66.9%), and Business & Financial (11.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Gooding
OccupationMaleFemale
Management107 (66.9%)53 (33.1%)
Business & Financial8 (11.3%)63 (88.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)180 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)180 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)115 (27.1%)309 (72.9%)
Total (Overall)717 (46.1%)837 (53.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Gooding are Cleaning & Maintenance (255 | 16.4%), Healthcare Support (97 | 6.2%), Personal Care & Service (57 | 3.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (41 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Gooding

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Gooding, the most male-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (38.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (33.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (2.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (97.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (66.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Gooding
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)97 (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 & Serving1 (2.4%)40 (97.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance85 (33.3%)170 (66.7%)
Personal Care & Service22 (38.6%)35 (61.4%)
Total (Category)108 (24.0%)342 (76.0%)
Total (Overall)717 (46.1%)837 (53.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Gooding are Sales & Related (72 | 4.6%), and Office & Administration (46 | 3.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Gooding

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Gooding
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related45 (62.5%)27 (37.5%)
Office & Administration12 (26.1%)34 (73.9%)
Total (Category)57 (48.3%)61 (51.7%)
Total (Overall)717 (46.1%)837 (53.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Gooding are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (131 | 8.4%), Construction & Extraction (77 | 5.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (36 | 2.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Gooding

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Gooding
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry67 (51.1%)64 (48.8%)
Construction & Extraction77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)180 (73.8%)64 (26.2%)
Total (Overall)717 (46.1%)837 (53.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Gooding are Transportation (138 | 8.9%), Material Moving (108 | 7.0%), and Production (72 | 4.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Gooding

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Gooding
OccupationMaleFemale
Production64 (88.9%)8 (11.1%)
Transportation132 (95.7%)6 (4.3%)
Material Moving61 (56.5%)47 (43.5%)
Total (Category)257 (80.8%)61 (19.2%)
Total (Overall)717 (46.1%)837 (53.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Gooding

Employment Industries in Gooding

The major employment industries in Gooding include Educational Services (269 | 17.3%), Health Care & Social Assistance (226 | 14.5%), Retail Trade (213 | 13.7%), Administrative & Support (181 | 11.7%), and Manufacturing (171 | 11.0%).
Employment Industries in Gooding

Employment Industries by Sex in Gooding

The Gooding industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Construction (87.5%), and Transportation & Warehousing (81.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (94.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Gooding
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting64 (50.0%)64 (50.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction77 (87.5%)11 (12.5%)
Manufacturing104 (60.8%)67 (39.2%)
Wholesale Trade31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade99 (46.5%)114 (53.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing80 (81.6%)18 (18.4%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support74 (40.9%)107 (59.1%)
Educational Services98 (36.4%)171 (63.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance33 (14.6%)193 (85.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services1 (5.9%)16 (94.1%)
Public Administration20 (54.0%)17 (46.0%)
Total717 (46.1%)837 (53.9%)

Education in Gooding

School Enrollment in Gooding

The most common levels of schooling among the 911 students in Gooding are elementary school (314 | 34.5%), middle school (194 | 21.3%), and high school (175 | 19.2%).
School Enrollment in Gooding
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool10311.3%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School31434.5%
Middle School19421.3%
High School17519.2%
College / Undergraduate11012.1%
Graduate / Professional151.7%
Total911100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gooding

Out of a total of 911 students who are enrolled in schools in Gooding, 71 (7.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 840 (92.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 54 (51.4% 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 56 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gooding
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old271 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds269 (94.7%)15 (5.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds51 (48.6%)54 (51.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds53 (96.4%)2 (3.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total840 (92.2%)71 (7.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gooding

Education (138 | 51.3%), business (47 | 17.5%), liberal arts & history (24 | 8.9%), bio, nature & agricultural (20 | 7.4%), and science & technology (20 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 269 individuals in Gooding who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gooding
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural207.4%
Physical & Health Sciences20.7%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology207.4%
Business4717.5%
Education13851.3%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History248.9%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities186.7%
Total269100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Gooding

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gooding

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Gooding are males with 2 vehicles (254, accounting for 35.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (287, making up 30.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gooding
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle70 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle135 (18.8%)292 (35.0%)
2 Vehicles254 (35.4%)287 (34.4%)
3 Vehicles148 (20.6%)148 (17.7%)
4 Vehicles62 (8.6%)68 (8.2%)
5 or more Vehicles48 (6.7%)39 (4.7%)
Total717 (100.0%)834 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Gooding

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Gooding are 5 to 9 minutes (451 commuters, 32.2%), less than 5 minutes (211 commuters, 15.0%), and 10 to 14 minutes (197 commuters, 14.0%).
Commute Time in Gooding
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes21115.0%
5 to 9 Minutes45132.2%
10 to 14 Minutes19714.0%
15 to 19 Minutes14110.1%
20 to 24 Minutes110.8%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes1017.2%
35 to 39 Minutes332.4%
40 to 44 Minutes50.4%
45 to 59 Minutes1248.8%
60 to 89 Minutes876.2%
90 or more Minutes423.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Gooding

The most common commute times in Gooding are 5 to 9 minutes (183 commuters, 25.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (268 commuters, 39.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Gooding
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes93 (13.0%)118 (17.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes183 (25.6%)268 (39.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes75 (10.5%)122 (17.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)141 (20.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)11 (1.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes82 (11.5%)19 (2.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes33 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes5 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes124 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes79 (11.0%)8 (1.2%)
90 or more Minutes42 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gooding

The most frequent times of departure to work in Gooding are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (132, 18.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (195, 28.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gooding
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM132 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM92 (12.9%)21 (3.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM70 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM12 (1.7%)34 (5.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM123 (17.2%)5 (0.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM74 (10.3%)64 (9.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM38 (5.3%)195 (28.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM20 (2.8%)108 (15.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM16 (2.2%)3 (0.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)12 (1.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM13 (1.8%)17 (2.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM5 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)61 (8.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM121 (16.9%)167 (24.3%)
Total716 (100.0%)687 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Gooding

Occupancy by Ownership in Gooding

Of the total 1,387 dwellings in Gooding, owner-occupied units account for 847 (61.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 540 (38.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Gooding
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units84761.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units54038.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,387100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Gooding

Occupancy by Household Size in Gooding
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household43931.7%
2-Person Household43531.4%
3-Person Household19514.1%
4+ Person Household31822.9%
Total Housing Units1,387100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gooding

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gooding
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household183 (41.7%)256 (58.3%)
2-Person Household329 (75.6%)106 (24.4%)
3-Person Household113 (58.0%)82 (42.0%)
4+ Person Household222 (69.8%)96 (30.2%)
Total Housing Units847 (61.1%)540 (38.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gooding

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gooding
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School94 (60.3%)62 (39.7%)
High School Diploma294 (54.5%)245 (45.5%)
College/Associate Degree350 (63.6%)200 (36.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher109 (76.8%)33 (23.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gooding

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gooding
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years24117.4%
35 to 44 Years28220.3%
45 to 54 Years22616.3%
55 to 64 Years17312.5%
65 to 74 Years21515.5%
75 to 84 Years20014.4%
85 Years and Over503.6%
Total1,387100.0%

Housing Finances in Gooding

Median Income by Occupancy in Gooding

Median Income by Occupancy in Gooding
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied847 (61.1%)$72,597
Renter-Occupied540 (38.9%)$23,056
Average1,387 (100.0%)$42,470

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gooding

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gooding
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)47 (8.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99929 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999102 (12.0%)15 (2.8%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)64 (11.8%)
$20,000 to $24,9998 (0.9%)207 (38.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99941 (4.8%)88 (16.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999116 (13.7%)28 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999214 (25.3%)55 (10.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999226 (26.7%)23 (4.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99969 (8.2%)13 (2.4%)
$150,000 or more42 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total847 (100.0%)540 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gooding

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gooding
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300146 (17.2%)25 (4.6%)
$300 to $499129 (15.2%)3 (0.6%)
$500 to $799254 (30.0%)187 (34.6%)
$800 to $999103 (12.2%)191 (35.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499147 (17.4%)69 (12.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99968 (8.0%)15 (2.8%)
$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%)
Total847 (100.0%)540 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Gooding

Housing Structures in Gooding

Housing Structures in Gooding
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached83760.4%
Single Unit, Attached604.3%
2 Unit Apartments956.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments342.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments100.7%
10 or more Apartments1238.9%
Mobile Home / Other22816.4%
Total1,387100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gooding

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gooding
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached606 (72.4%)231 (27.6%)
Single Unit, Attached13 (21.7%)47 (78.3%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)95 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)123 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other228 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total847 (61.1%)540 (38.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gooding

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gooding
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)127 (23.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms7 (0.8%)62 (11.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms424 (50.1%)279 (51.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms310 (36.6%)30 (5.6%)
8 or more Rooms106 (12.5%)42 (7.8%)
Total847 (100.0%)540 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gooding

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gooding
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas293 (34.6%)185 (34.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas20 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity486 (57.4%)338 (62.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene16 (1.9%)17 (3.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels32 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total847 (100.0%)540 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Gooding

Household Vehicle Usage in Gooding
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle25 (2.9%)113 (20.9%)
1 Vehicle201 (23.7%)278 (51.5%)
2 Vehicles342 (40.4%)136 (25.2%)
3 or more Vehicles279 (32.9%)13 (2.4%)
Total847 (100.0%)540 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Gooding

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Gooding

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units371476
Median Property Value$85,500$146,200
Median Household Income$74,792$37
Monthly Housing Costs$372$0
Real Estate Taxes$603$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gooding

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gooding
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000119 (32.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99990 (24.3%)70 (14.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999162 (43.7%)350 (73.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)34 (7.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)22 (4.6%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total371 (100.0%)476 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gooding

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gooding
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00010 (2.7%)23 (4.8%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)19 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99930 (8.1%)110 (23.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99920 (5.4%)11 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999133 (35.8%)96 (20.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999150 (40.4%)81 (17.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99923 (6.2%)76 (16.0%)
$150,000 or more5 (1.3%)46 (9.7%)
Total371 (100.0%)476 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gooding

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gooding
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x237 (63.9%)50,152 (10,536.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x119 (32.1%)186 (39.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x5 (1.3%)46 (9.7%)
4.0x or more10 (2.7%)27 (5.7%)
Total371 (100.0%)476 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gooding

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gooding
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800209 (56.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49982 (22.1%)105 (22.1%)
$800 to $1,49952 (14.0%)278 (58.4%)
Total371 (100.0%)476 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Gooding

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gooding

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gooding
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years222 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years489 (66.4%)247 (33.6%)
19 to 25 Years143 (43.3%)187 (56.7%)
26 to 34 Years235 (72.5%)89 (27.5%)
35 to 44 Years256 (63.0%)150 (36.9%)
45 to 54 Years297 (59.2%)205 (40.8%)
55 to 64 Years410 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years352 (94.6%)20 (5.4%)
75 Years and older295 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,699 (75.0%)898 (25.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gooding

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gooding
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born222 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen489 (66.4%)247 (33.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen143 (43.3%)187 (56.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gooding

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gooding
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000722 (80.4%)176 (19.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999438 (59.8%)294 (40.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999538 (61.6%)335 (38.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999643 (92.9%)49 (7.1%)
$100,000 and over358 (89.0%)44 (11.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gooding

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gooding
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 680 (36.0%)142 (64.0%)
6 to 18 Years234 (31.8%)255 (34.6%)
19 to 25 Years40 (12.1%)104 (31.5%)
25 to 34 Years7 (2.2%)228 (70.4%)
35 to 44 Years37 (9.1%)219 (53.9%)
45 to 54 Years134 (26.7%)264 (52.6%)
55 to 64 Years97 (23.7%)331 (80.7%)
65 to 74 Years303 (81.5%)288 (77.4%)
75 Years and over295 (100.0%)148 (50.2%)
Total1,227 (34.1%)1,979 (55.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gooding

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gooding
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years37 (10.9%)31 (8.3%)
18 to 34 Years17 (7.7%)109 (21.7%)
35 to 64 Years81 (13.2%)168 (23.8%)
65 to 74 Years2 (0.8%)56 (47.5%)
75 Years and over3 (3.4%)117 (56.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Gooding

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Gooding: <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 Years16 (7.3%)56 (11.1%)
35 to 64 Years11 (1.8%)35 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (3.4%)18 (8.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Gooding: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)31 (8.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)44 (8.7%)
35 to 64 Years12 (2.0%)10 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)45 (38.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)60 (29.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Gooding: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years37 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years1 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (1.8%)82 (11.6%)
65 to 74 Years2 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)17 (8.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Gooding: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)31 (8.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years69 (11.3%)119 (16.9%)
65 to 74 Years2 (0.8%)56 (47.5%)
75 Years and over3 (3.4%)117 (56.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Gooding: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)31 (8.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (0.8%)45 (38.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)59 (28.5%)

Technology Access in Gooding

Computing Device Access in Gooding

Computing Device Access in Gooding
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop87563.1%
Smartphone1,18385.3%
Tablet74353.6%
No Computing Device1319.4%
Total1,387100.0%

Internet Access in Gooding

Internet Access in Gooding
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet171.2%
Broadband Home78056.2%
Cellular Data Only19914.3%
Satellite Internet14010.1%
No Internet31022.4%
Total1,387100.0%

Gooding Summary

Gooding is a city located in the south-central region of the U.S. state of Idaho. It is the county seat of Gooding County and is part of the Twin Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of Gooding was 3,541 at the 2010 census.

History

Gooding was founded in 1906 by the Gooding Land and Townsite Company. The company was formed by a group of investors from Gooding, Idaho, who wanted to create a new town in the area. The town was named after the investors' hometown. The first post office was established in 1907.
The city was incorporated in 1909 and the first mayor was elected in 1910. The city was originally a farming and ranching community, but in the early 20th century, the economy shifted to include mining and manufacturing. The city was also home to a large sugar beet processing plant.

Geography

Gooding is located in the south-central region of Idaho, in the Snake River Plain. The city is situated at an elevation of 4,072 feet (1,241 m) above sea level. The city is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 26 and Idaho State Highway 46.
The city is located in the Snake River Valley, which is surrounded by the Owyhee Mountains to the east, the Albion Mountains to the west, and the Snake River to the south. The city is located approximately 50 miles (80 km) south of Twin Falls and 100 miles (160 km) north of Boise.

Economy

Gooding's economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large agricultural operations, including sugar beet processing, dairy farming, and cattle ranching. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a plastics manufacturer and a food processing plant.
The city is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. The city is served by the Gooding County Airport, which provides general aviation services.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 3,541 people, 1,323 households, and 890 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,092.3 people per square mile (421.7/km2). There were 1,521 housing units at an average density of 472.3 per square mile (182.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 9.2% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.7% of the population.
There were 1,323 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Gooding?
Total Population of Gooding is 3,673.
What is the Total Male Population of Gooding?
Total Male Population of Gooding is 1,637.
What is the Total Female Population of Gooding?
Total Female Population of Gooding is 2,036.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Gooding?
There are 80.40 Males per 100 Females in Gooding.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Gooding?
There are 124.37 Females per 100 Males in Gooding.
What is the Median Population Age in Gooding?
Median Population Age in Gooding is 38.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Gooding
Average Family Size in Gooding is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Gooding
Average Household Size in Gooding is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Gooding?
Per Capita income in Gooding is $22,124.
What is the Median Family Income in Gooding?
Median Family Income in Gooding is $64,063.
What is the Median Household income in Gooding?
Median Household Income in Gooding is $42,470.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Gooding?
Income or Wage Gap in Gooding is 57.3%.
Women in Gooding earn 42.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Gooding?
Inequality or Gini Index in Gooding is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Gooding?
There are 1,733 People in the Labor Forcein in Gooding.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Gooding?
61.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Gooding.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Gooding?
Unemployment Rate in Gooding is 10.3%.