Goodwater, Alabama
Goodwater: City in Alabama, USA
About
Goodwater is a city located in the county of Coosa in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,475. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,288 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Goodwater
| Population : | 1,288 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| County : | Coosa County |
| Postal code : | 35072 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 256 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.45% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.55% |
| Altitude : | 840 feet / 256 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 03:08:05 (22nd December 2024) |
| Population growth : | -14.52% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Goodwater is located at 33°3'56"N 86°3'12"W (33.0656700, -86.0533000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Goodwater decreased by 14.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,475 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,435 | -2.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,415 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,398 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,377 | -1.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,361 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,343 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,326 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,316 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,315 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,288 | -2.1% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 36,820 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 30,766 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 19.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 35,014 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 30,681 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.5% |
| White only, percent : | 85.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 8.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 83.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,283 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.5% |
Goodwater zip code is 35072.
County name: Coosa, County
fips: 01037
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $149,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,229 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $369 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $796 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 13,082 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.69 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 51,165 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 194,010 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 133,671 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 659,486 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,534 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $59,029 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,258 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,910 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,483 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 850 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 201 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,605 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 324 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,455 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,379.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 22.24 |
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People born in Goodwater (3)
People born in Goodwater, including basketball player Jamario Moon, mathematician Robert Daniel Carmichael, basketball player Xavier Moon, .
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Schools in Goodwater
College & universities near Goodwater, AL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100760 | Central Alabama Community College | Alexander City (AL) | 35010 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Goodwater, AL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATN | Anniston | 126 West 4th St | RAIL |
| BHM | Birmingham | 1819 Morris Ave. | RAIL |
| MGM | Montgomery, AL | 950 West South Boulevard | BUS |
| BRR | Brent, AL | 10393 Alabama Highway 5 | BUS |
| SLA | Selma, AL | 434 Broad Street | BUS |
Post offices near Goodwater
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwater Post Office | Goodwater (AL) | 35072 |
Other cities in Coosa County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Coosa County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rockford | 440 | Town in Alabama, United States of America |
| Kellyton | 208 | Town in Alabama, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Goodwater distances to largest Alabama cities
