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Goshen

Arkansas · 2,102 residents · 11.313 sq mi
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Goshen is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $146,250. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,350 residents. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $428,900. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents. Households here earn about 196% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 145%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,102
+180%since 2000
from 752 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
186 / sq mi
+180%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+2%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3859982K2K3K1990201020202024Goshen
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$146,250
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,630
+195%since 2000
from $18,513 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.0%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing10.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$428,900
+145%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$690
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
9.0% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(1,829)
Black1.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(73)
Asian2.7%(56)
Other3.8%(80)
Diversity Score26.5%(556)
Diversity Score
26
+685%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.3%
+45.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.5%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+98%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−93.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goshen, Arkansas?

Goshen, Arkansas has about 2,102 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goshen, Arkansas?

The typical household in Goshen, Arkansas earns about $146,250 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 $428,900, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Goshen, Arkansas?

About 70.3% 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 1.6% 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 1,513 residents, a change of about 257 percent over that period.

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