Goodman, MS is a small town located in Holmes County. With a population of 1,406 people and a population density of 1,401 people per square mile, it's one of the most sparsely populated areas in the United States. Despite its small size, Goodman is home to several local businesses such as Anderson’s Grocery Store and Goodman Fuel Mart. Year-round outdoor activities include hunting, fishing, and swimming at nearby Lake Chotard. Other organizations in the area include the Holmes County Historical Museum and 4-H Club. Local sports teams are well supported by the community and events such as football games are attended by residents throughout the year.
The population in Goodman is 1,406. There are 1,711 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Goodman is 20, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Goodman is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Goodman
- 12.4% are married
- 4.2% are divorced
- 15.7% are married with children
- 40.6% have children, but are single
Race in Goodman
- 29.7% are White
- 68.7% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander