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Goshen County

Wyoming · 12,498 residents · 2,225.613 sq mi
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Goshen County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,955. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,500. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,498
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12,538 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+12%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Goshen County
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,955
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,228 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,064
+82%since 2000
from $15,965 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,500
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+38%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(11,172)
Black0.2%(25)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(1,107)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.4%(2,677)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(10,695)
Black0.6%(76)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(1,212)
Asian0.4%(46)
Other3.2%(394)
Diversity Score31%(3,878)
Segregation Score20%(2,494)
Diversity Score
31
+45%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+16%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.3%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goshen County, Wyoming?

Goshen County, Wyoming has about 12,498 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goshen County, Wyoming?

The typical household in Goshen County, Wyoming earns about $55,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goshen County, Wyoming expensive?

In Goshen County, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $184,500, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Goshen County, Wyoming?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Goshen County, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goshen County, Wyoming?

About 9.3% of people in Goshen County, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goshen County, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Goshen County, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 125 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9579Census Tract 9578Census Tract 9580Census Tract 9577
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 82240ZIP 82223ZIP 82221ZIP 82244ZIP 82212ZIP 82243ZIP 82219ZIP 82217ZIP 82218
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