There are approximately 2.66 million goats in the US, with Texas having the most and Wisconsin having the most dairy goats. Most of the country's 127,000 goat farms have around 20 goats each. Angora goats produced over 127,000 clips in 2019, averaging 5.2 pounds per goat. Dairy goats are the fastest growing livestock, increasing 61% from 2007 to 2017, with 440,000 dairy goats currently. Meat goats make up 79% of the US goat population and demand is rising as the US imports over 50% of its goat meat needs.

1. America’s
GOATS
2.66 million
is the number of goats in
the US in 2020.
Goats are
raised in all 50 states. Texas,
has the most goats by far, but
Wisconsin has the most
dairy goats.
136,442
is the number of goat
farms in the US,
according to the 2017
Ag Census. The average
farm has only 20 goats.
127,000
Angora goats were clipped
in 2019. The average clip
per goat was 5.2 lbs. The
average price paid for
mohair was $6.37 per lb.
Dairy goats
are the fastest growing
segment of the US livestock
industry, increasing 61%
between 2007 and 2017.
There are 440,000 dairy
goats in the US.
Learn more
For more information about raising goats,
contact your local county extension office
or go to www.sheepandgoat.com.
Meat goats
comprise almost 79% of the
US goat inventory. Goat
meat is a healthy, low fat
protein. It is preferred by
many cultures around the
world. The demand for goat
meat is growing in the US,
so much so that the US must
import over 50% of its
domestic needs.
Weeds!
It is becoming
increasingly popular to
use goats to remove
undesirable plants.
Goats are a natural,
eco-friendly
alternative to the
chemical and fuel-
based options for
controlling unwanted
vegetation.