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Goshen

New York · 5,777 residents · 3.32 sq mi
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Goshen has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,163. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $293,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,777
+2%since 2000
from 5,676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,740 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+15%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Goshen
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,163
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,922 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,061
+83%since 2000
from $22,443 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$293,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,269
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $906 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
44.0% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+50%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(4,697)
Black7.3%(416)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(433)
Asian1.6%(88)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.7%(2,081)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(3,964)
Black4.5%(260)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(1,205)
Asian2.9%(169)
Other0.8%(46)
Diversity Score57.3%(3,308)
Diversity Score
57
+56%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.5 min
+84%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.8%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goshen, New York?

Goshen, New York has about 5,777 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Goshen, New York earns about $62,163 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 $293,400, and the typical rent is about $1,269 a month.

How educated are people in Goshen, New York?

About 38.6% 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 7.2% 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 522 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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