Goldthwaite, Texas
City · Population 1,767 · #647 in Texas
About Goldthwaite
Goldthwaite is a small town in central Texas, home to 1,767 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Goldthwaite is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.02 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 875 residents per square mile.
📰 Goldthwaite News Today
- 17th Annual Prairie Experience returns Oct. 3 in Goldthwaite Brownwood News · Aug 6
- Billie Ethridge Obituary (1938 - 2026) - Goldthwaite, TX - Houston Chronicle Legacy obituary · Jul 28
- LCRA, City of Goldthwaite award $8,736 grant for new HVAC system at Legion Hall - LCRA LCRA - Lower Colorado River Authority · May 13
- Lynn Joseph Chauvin, Jr. Obituary May 13, 2026 - Jimerson Jimerson - Lipsey Funeral Home · May 13
- The Role of Goats in Central Texas Ecosystems with Dr. Glendon Rhoades Aug. 15 in Goldthwaite Brownwood News · Aug 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Goldthwaite Unique
- The only place in America named Goldthwaite — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 20 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Goldthwaite
- La Hacienda De Jalisco — mexican
- Southside Tavern — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Mills County Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Goldthwaite
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Goldthwaite
- GOLDTHWAITE EL
- GOLDTHWAITE H S
- GOLDTHWAITE MIDDLE
- NEW HORIZONS
- NEW HORIZONS RANCH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,767
Rank in state#647 of 1,224
Land area2.02 sq mi
Density875/sq mi
Coordinates31.4508, -98.5735