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Goshen

Kentucky · 909 residents · 0.197 sq mi
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Goshen is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $171,900. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents. Households here earn about 80% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
909
Unchangedsince 2000
from 907 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,614 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,604 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.4
+8%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7091K2K2K3K1990201020202024Goshen
2024989
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,097
+22%since 2000
from $23,076 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.308
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade0.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,393
+166%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+12%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(844)
Black2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(31)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.9%(135)
Diversity Score
15
+496%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+71%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
15.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.5%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goshen, Kentucky?

Goshen, Kentucky has about 909 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goshen, Kentucky?

The typical household in Goshen, Kentucky earns about $75,000 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 $171,900, and the typical rent is about $1,393 a month.

How educated are people in Goshen, Kentucky?

About 40.9% 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 1.2% 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 1,538 residents, a change of about -63 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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