Golinda, Texas
Golinda: City in Falls County, Texas, United States
About
Golinda is a city located in the county of Falls in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 559 and a population density of 53 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 610 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Golinda
| Population : | 610 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Falls County |
| Postal code : | 76655 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 254 |
| Area : | 10.56 km2 |
| Altitude : | 482 feet / 147 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:04:56 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 58 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 8.36% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Golinda is located at 31°22'40"N 97°4'58"W (31.3776700, -97.0827800).
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Demographics
The population of Golinda increased by 8.36% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 559 | - | census |
| 2011 | 557 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 555 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 553 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 553 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 561 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 570 | 1.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 580 | 1.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 582 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 589 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 610 | 3.44% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,937 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,091 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -2.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,827 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,093 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 16.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.9% |
| White only, percent : | 92.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 538 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 50.6% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 50.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $117,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,118 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $398 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $646 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,672 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.08 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 70.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 18,508 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 102,321 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 131,722 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $18,623 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,489 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,146 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 21.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 876 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 558 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 231 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 34 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 788 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 132 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 689 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,960.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.62 |
Schools in Golinda
College & universities near Golinda, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 223232 | Baylor University | Waco (TX) | 76798 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Golinda, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WCX | Waco, TX | 301 South 8th Street | BUS |
| MCG | McGregor | 1 Amtrak Blvd. | RAIL |
| TPL | Temple | 315 West Ave B | RAIL |
| KIL | Killeen, Texas | 200 East Avenue C | BUS |
| FHD | Fort Hood, Texas | Hood Road & Old Ironsides Ave. | BUS |
