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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Goshen

New York · 5,676 residents · 3.32 sq mi
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The short version

Goshen is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,922. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $159,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,676
+8%since 1990
from 5,255 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.0
+10%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Goshen
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 54.8%(271)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.3%(359)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.4%(365)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.9%(446)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.8%(330)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.2%(804)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4415.3%(871)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.8%(726)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.3%(469)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.5%(367)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 846.7%(378)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over5.1%(290)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,922
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,964 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,443
+29%since 1990
from $17,452 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
4.0%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,700
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $157,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$906
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $657 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 59.8% in 1990
45.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(4,654)
Black7.3%(381)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(188)
Asian2%(104)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(4,697)
Black7.3%(416)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(433)
Asian1.6%(88)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican8.8%(507)
Puerto Rican5.4%(310)
Peruvian1.6%(92)
Dominican1.4%(83)
Panamanian0.5%(26)
Spaniard0.4%(24)
Argentine0.3%(17)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.5%(147)
Filipino0.7%(38)
Chinese0.3%(16)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Irish25.3%(1,458)
Italian21.2%(1,221)
German10.2%(589)
English9.3%(536)
American4.9%(282)
Arab3.8%(217)
Polish3.4%(198)
Egyptian2.7%(153)
Scotch-Irish2.6%(152)
French2.1%(122)
Ukrainian2%(118)
Russian2%(117)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1.2%(67)
Iranian1.1%(65)
Swedish0.9%(54)
West Indian0.9%(52)
Lebanese0.9%(50)
Dutch0.8%(47)
Armenian0.7%(42)
Belgian0.6%(36)
Welsh0.6%(33)
Austrian0.4%(23)
Canadian0.4%(23)
Slovak0.3%(16)
Greek0.2%(14)
Latvian0.2%(14)
Hungarian0.2%(12)
Swiss0.2%(11)
Lithuanian0.2%(9)
Portuguese0.2%(9)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 27.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 82.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
−5%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24%(575)
Married66.9%(1,605)
Widowed3%(72)
Divorced6.1%(147)
Women 15+
Never married20.6%(472)
Married54.4%(1,248)
Widowed15.7%(360)
Divorced9.4%(215)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goshen, New York?

Goshen, New York has about 5,676 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Goshen, New York?

The typical household in Goshen, New York earns about $50,922 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goshen, New York expensive?

In Goshen, New York, the median home is worth about $159,700, and the typical rent is about $906 a month.

How educated are people in Goshen, New York?

About 29.9% of adults age 25 and over in Goshen, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goshen, New York?

About 4.0% of people in Goshen, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goshen, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Goshen, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 421 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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