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Goshen

Arkansas · 1,071 residents · 11.313 sq mi
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Goshen is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,250. Population has grown 42% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $270,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 81% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,071
+42%since 2000
from 752 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
95 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+10%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3859982K2K3K1990201020202024Goshen
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,250
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,493
+113%since 2000
from $18,513 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing9.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$270,000
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+53%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(724)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(6)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,017)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(10)
Asian1.7%(18)
Other1.1%(12)
Diversity Score9.4%(100)
Diversity Score
9
+178%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.5%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+74%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.5%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goshen, Arkansas?

Goshen, Arkansas has about 1,071 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goshen, Arkansas?

The typical household in Goshen, Arkansas earns about $71,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goshen, Arkansas expensive?

In Goshen, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $270,000, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Goshen, Arkansas?

About 44.5% of adults age 25 and over in Goshen, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goshen, Arkansas?

About 4.2% of people in Goshen, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goshen, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Goshen, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 482 residents, a change of about 82 percent over that period.

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