Goulding, Florida facts for kids
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Goulding, Florida
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Location in Escambia County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Escambia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.19 sq mi (3.07 km2) |
| • Land | 1.19 sq mi (3.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,392 |
| • Density | 2,860.03/sq mi (1,104.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-26925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0295318 |
Goulding is a small community in Escambia County, Florida, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.
In 2020, about 3,392 people lived in Goulding. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 4,102 people lived there. Goulding is part of a larger group of towns around Pensacola.
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Exploring Goulding's Location
Goulding is located in the northwest part of Florida. Its exact coordinates are 30.437142 degrees North and 87.230581 degrees West.
The community covers a total area of about 3.1 square kilometers (which is about 1.19 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers inside its borders.
Understanding Goulding's Population
The number of people living in Goulding has changed over the years. In 1980, there were 5,352 residents. The population then decreased to 4,159 in 1990. It went up slightly to 4,484 in 2000 before dropping again to 4,102 in 2010. The most recent count in 2020 showed 3,392 people living in Goulding.
Who Lives in Goulding?
The community of Goulding is home to people from many different backgrounds. In 2020, most residents, about 68.46%, identified as Black or African American. White residents made up about 26.50% of the population.
A smaller number of people identified as Asian, Native American, or Pacific Islander. About 2.27% of residents reported being of mixed race. Additionally, about 2.03% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino, who can be of any race.
See also
In Spanish: Goulding para niños
