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Goshen

Virginia · 338 residents · 1.728 sq mi
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Goshen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,438. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 68 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $104,400. Households here earn about 50% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
338
−17%since 2000
from 406 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
196 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 235 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+10%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2533073614144681990201020202024Goshen
2024271
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,438
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,732
+30%since 2000
from $14,400 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information30.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food9.4%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+26%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(391)
Black3.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(36)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(310)
Black1.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(19)
Diversity Score21.9%(74)
Diversity Score
22
+146%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.6 min
+69%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.6%
−61.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goshen, Virginia?

Goshen, Virginia has about 338 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goshen, Virginia?

The typical household in Goshen, Virginia earns about $38,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goshen, Virginia expensive?

In Goshen, Virginia, the median home is worth about $104,400, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Goshen, Virginia?

About 2.7% of adults age 25 and over in Goshen, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goshen, Virginia?

About 16.4% of people in Goshen, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goshen, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Goshen, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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