Goodwater City, Alabama
As of the census of 2000, there were 1633 people in the city, organized into 621 households, and 424 families residing in the city. The population density was 249.6 people per square mile (96.37/kmē), giving it the 291st most densely populated city among the Alabama. There were 727 housing units at an average density of 111.2 per square mile (42.93/kmē). The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.2. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.7 males. The median age is 37.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Goodwater City was 35.1 and 40.1 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 25.66% White, 73.3% Black or African American, 0.31% American Indian, 0.12% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.55% from two or more races and 0.06% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $22188, it would be the 90th lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Alabama. The median income for a family in the city was $28819, it is the 85th poorest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $10602, making its Alabama's 38th lowest city by per capita income. The median income was $15783, Males had a median income of $18929 versus $14324 for females.
In 2000, 392 pupils and students, of which 207 are male and 185 are female, 24% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 34 nursery or pri school, 39 kindergarten, 190 elementary school, 97 high school and 32 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1633 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1633 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1628 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1599 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1563 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1542 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1499 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1473 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1531 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1524 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1521 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 19 | 15 | 34 |
| Kindergarten | 18 | 21 | 39 |
| Elementary school | 116 | 74 | 190 |
| High school | 41 | 56 | 97 |
| College or graduate school | 13 | 19 | 32 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwater city, Alabama | $22188 | $28819 | $10602 |
| Coosa County, Alabama | $29873 | $36082 | $14875 |
| Alabama, United States | $34135 | $41657 | $18189 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |