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West Goshen

California · 536 residents · 0.67 sq mi
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West Goshen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,378. Population has grown 26% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 39.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
38% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
536
+26%since 2019
from 427 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
800 / sq mi
+26%since 2019
from 637 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
29.4
+4%since 2019
from 28.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
401480559638717201020202024West Goshen
2024535
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,378
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $28,480 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$17,445
−42%since 2019
from $30,313 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2019
from 11.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.5%
−17.2 ptssince 2019
from 56.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade78.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Information0.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$517,200
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,038
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,221 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2019
from 29.4% in 2019
62.1% rent
Afford Score
18.2
2010 – 2020
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic26.7%(114)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino73.3%(313)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.9%(209)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.2%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino77.6%(416)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.9%(10)
Diversity Score43.3%(232)
Diversity Score
43
−11%since 2019
from 49 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
57.5%
−14.0 ptssince 2019
from 71.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
27.3%
−34.9 ptssince 2019
from 62.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 16.9% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+21.4 ptssince 2019
from 36.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 20.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 55.7% in 2019
Female
37.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 44.3% in 2019
Foreign born
56.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 57.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
38.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2019
from 48.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Goshen, California?

West Goshen, California has about 536 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Goshen, California?

The typical household in West Goshen, California earns about $28,378 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Goshen, California expensive?

In West Goshen, California, the median home is worth about $517,200, and the typical rent is about $1,038 a month.

How educated are people in West Goshen, California?

About 0.0% 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 39.5% of people in West Goshen, California live below the federal poverty line.

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