Goldville, AL

Alabama

Goldville is a small town in Alabama with a population of 83. Residents earn $63,125 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
83 Population 84/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $28,410 per capita
$91,700 Home Value
61°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,700 home value
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,125
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $91,700
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.0%
91% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Goldville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population83
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density84/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans67.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$28,410
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$577M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units34

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain59.7 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation975 ft (297 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.0%
High School+59.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.40

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute17 min
Broadband35.0%
Libraries2

Is Goldville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Goldville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Goldville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Goldville is $63,125, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Goldville is $91,700, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 59.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Goldville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Goldville has a population of 83 with a density of 84 people per square mile. The median age is 36.2 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.8%), with 1.2% Hispanic.

Population

83
Total Population
84
People / sq mi
36.2yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.4%
Female 44.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Goldville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Goldville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Goldville is $63,125, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Goldville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,125
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,410
Avg Weekly Wage$857
IRS Avg AGI$57,169

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)254
County GDP$577M

Business (County)

Restaurants15
Healthcare17
Retail40
Manufacturing12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,162
67% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.9 min
Drive Alone83.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Goldville is $91,700, 67% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,700
67% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedrooms$936
3 Bedrooms$1,206
4 Bedrooms$1,381

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.1%
Housing Units34
Median Year Built1970

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,162
67% below US avg
Effective Rate1.27%
Goldville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 59.7 inches. The area enjoys 304 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall59.7 inches
57% above US avg
Snowfall1.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation975 ft (297 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates33.0849°N, 85.7780°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS01027
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 3.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 70.2-point margin. 35.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 84.9%
D 14.7%

Winner: Republican by 70.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.0%
91% below US avg
High School+59.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.40
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density84/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access35.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities17
Restaurants15
Retail Stores40

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.9 min
Drive Alone83.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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