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West Goshen

California · 535 residents · 0.67 sq mi
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Population has fallen 23% since 2023, a loss of 156 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 26.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 26.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
66% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
535
−23%since 2023
from 691 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
799 / sq mi
−23%since 2023
from 1,031 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
26.8
−17%since 2023
from 32.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
401480559638717201020202024West Goshen
2024535
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,582
+5%since 2023
from $26,236 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
+13%since 2023
from 0.350 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade73.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$477,800
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
66.0%
+28.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.7% in 2023
34.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 36.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino81.9%(566)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(10)
Diversity Score37.6%(260)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.5%(179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino64.5%(345)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(11)
Diversity Score59%(316)
Diversity Score
59
+57%since 2023
from 38 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
49.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
52.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
35.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
47.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 73.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 67.6% in 2023
Female
37.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
Foreign born
37.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 93.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
35.0%
+23.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
63.9%
−16.5 ptssince 2023
from 80.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Goshen, California?

West Goshen, California has about 535 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is West Goshen, California expensive?

In West Goshen, California, the median home is worth about $477,800.

How educated are people in West Goshen, California?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Goshen, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Goshen, California?

About 23.7% of people in West Goshen, California live below the federal poverty line.

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