Goldville Alabama, 2011
Goldville’s story
183 years in pictures
Census counts: 34 in 1970, a peak of 89 in 1980, 52 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2011 and 3 maps from 1891 on.
- 1843Goldville is settled
GoldvilleAL
Photo: SaveRivers · Public domain
Population
56
2025 Census estimate · +1.8% since 2020
Median home value
$34K
Census ACS
Household income
$49K
median
Median age
34.6
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Goldville a good place to live?
Of the 188 Alabama towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Goldville. Goldville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Goldville stand out
Where Goldville beats most towns.
Small town
56 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Goldville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Goldville, and how to reach them.
PowerTallapoosa River Elec Coop14.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Goldville’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Alabama you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereTallapoosa County Circuit ClerkTallapoosa County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP codes36256, 3625536256 88% · 36255 12%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Goldville.
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Goldville
Goldville has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. At 90°F, Goldville’s July high is against 91°F in Alabama’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
90°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–57°
Spring48–74°
Summer66–89°
Fall50–75°
Nov 8
typical first frost
Mar 26
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
90°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Goldville
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.
64risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Goldville is
Goldville beats the Alabama average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 45% of adults have high blood pressure in Goldville, where Alabama’s towns sit at 43% and U.S. towns at 35%. 17% of adults smoke cigarettes in Goldville.
| Goldville | Alabama towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 43% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 40% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Alabama
3 better27 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Goldville | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.6% | 13.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.4% | 8.2% |
Clay County Hospital
11 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Goldville
17pages on Goldville
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Goldville
Southern Union State Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Wadley12.3 mi$5,040 in-state tuitionCentral Alabama Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Alexander City14.7 mi$5,110 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Goldville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Alabama.
About Goldville
Town in Alabama, United States
Goldville is a town in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Goldville had a population of 52.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,014 ft
Questions about Goldville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Goldville, AL a good place to live?
Goldville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.