Population overview
Goliad County is home to roughly 7,208 people, making up about 0.02% of the total population of Texas. Within the Central Texas region, it ranks #62 of 76 counties by population. The combination of 854 square miles of land and 7,208 residents yields a density of about 8.4 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Goliad County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Goliad County sits in the lower half of the population distribution. It belongs to the smaller end of Texas counties by population — typical of West Texas, the Panhandle, and the Trans-Pecos.
| Comparison | Population | vs Goliad |
|---|---|---|
| Goliad County | 7,208 | — |
| Central Texas region average | 81,016 | +1024% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +162% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +69892% |
Neighboring county populations
Goliad County shares borders with 5 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria County | Victoria | 92,656 | 104.9 |
| Bee County | Beeville | 32,515 | 36.9 |
| DeWitt County | Cuero | 20,309 | 22.3 |
| Karnes County | Karnes City | 15,018 | 20.0 |
| Refugio County | Refugio | 6,657 | 8.6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Goliad County, Texas?+
Goliad County has an estimated population of 7,208 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Goliad County?+
Goliad County has a population density of approximately 8.4 people per square mile across its 854 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Goliad County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Goliad County ranks #184 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.02% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Goliad County?+
Among the 5 counties bordering Goliad, Victoria County is the most populous with about 92,656 residents.
How is Goliad County's population measured?+
Population figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau — the decennial census and annual American Community Survey (ACS) population estimates. See our methodology for full sourcing.