Goodman, Mississippi
Goodman: Town in Holmes County, Mississippi
About
Goodman is a town located in the county of Holmes in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,386 and a population density of 645 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,152 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Goodman
| Population : | 1,152 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Holmes County |
| Postal code : | 39079 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 662 |
| Area : | 2.15 km2 |
| Altitude : | 266 feet / 81 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:30:55 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 536 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -20.31% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Goodman is located at 32°58'12"N 89°54'44"W (32.9701300, -89.9123100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Goodman decreased by 20.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,386 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,364 | -1.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,338 | -1.94% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,351 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,340 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,367 | 1.98% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,345 | -1.64% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,368 | 1.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,215 | -12.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,164 | -4.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,152 | -1.04% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 24,748 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 21,414 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 15.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 24,360 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 21,412 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 15.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.0% |
| White only, percent : | 60.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 16.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 17.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 56.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,015 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 22.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 44.0% |
Goodman zip code is 39079.
County name: Holmes, County
fips: 28051
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 44.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $158,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,245 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $551 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,117 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,541 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.31 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 163,789 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 329,350 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,375,904 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,040,513 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $48,141 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $64,186 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $33,071 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,297 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,055 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 785 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 460 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,517 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 131 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,842 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,290.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 16.60 |
People born in Goodman (4)
People born in Goodman, including musician John Lomax, historian of the Civil War David Herbert Donald, football player Ode Burrell, .
List
- Wirt Williams (American writer and academic) he was born in 21/08/1921
Schools in Goodman
College & universities near Goodman, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175810 | Holmes Community College | Goodman (MS) | 39079 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Goodman, MS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAZ | Yazoo City | West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street | RAIL |
| GWD | Greenwood | Carrolton Ave. and East Gibbs Street | RAIL |
| JAN | Union Station | 300 W. Capital Street | RAIL |
| VKS | Vicksburg, MS | 1295 South Frontage Road | BUS |
Post offices near Goodman
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Goodman Post Office | Goodman (MS) | 39079 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Goodman , Missouri City in McDonald County, Missouri, United States with a population of 1,258 people.
- Goodman , Wisconsin human settlement in Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States of America with a population of 606 people.
Other cities in Holmes County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Holmes County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Durant | 2,198 | City in Holmes County, Mississippi |
| Tchula | 1,905 | Town of the United States |
| Lexington | 1,412 | City in and county seat of Holmes County, Mississippi, United States |
| Pickens | 976 | Town of the United States |
| Cruger | 330 | Town in Holmes County, Mississippi |
| West | 144 | Human settlement in Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Goodman distances to largest Mississippi cities
