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Goshen

Kentucky · 935 residents (2025 est.) · 0.197 sq mi
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Goshen has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $307,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
989
+9%since 2000
from 907 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,020 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 4,604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
+12%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:935 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7091K2K2K3K1990201020202024Goshen
2024989
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,188
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,103
+78%since 2000
from $23,076 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
+10%since 2010
from 0.308 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$307,200
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,288
+204%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.2%
+49.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+70%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(886)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(867)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(47)
Asian1.7%(17)
Other5.9%(58)
Diversity Score28.2%(279)
Diversity Score
28
+1030%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.1%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.8%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2017
from 90.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goshen, Kentucky?

Goshen, Kentucky has about 989 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goshen, Kentucky?

The typical household in Goshen, Kentucky earns about $88,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goshen, Kentucky expensive?

In Goshen, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $307,200, and the typical rent is about $2,288 a month.

How educated are people in Goshen, Kentucky?

About 51.7% of adults age 25 and over in Goshen, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goshen, Kentucky?

About 3.8% of people in Goshen, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goshen, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Goshen, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,458 residents, a change of about -60 percent over that period.

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