Goshen, Oldham County, Kentucky Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Goshen, Kentucky, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Goshen, Kentucky. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Goshen, Kentucky. The estimated population of Goshen, Kentucky is 1,000 people, with a median age of 37.

We can look at the total population in Goshen over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,000
+7.76%
+8.58%
2020
928
-4.92% -
2019
976
+1.67%
-
2018
960
+4.23%
-
2017
921
- -

Population of Goshen, Kentucky by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
88.6%
91.9%
-3.59%
Black/African American
0.3%
4.9%
-93.88%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
0.4%
0.2%
+100.00%
Asian
3.1%
1.1%
+181.82%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
7.6%
2%
+280.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Goshen, Kentucky by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37 -6.09% 32.8 -9.39% 40.6 -0.98%
2020 39.4 +17.26% 36.2 +18.69% 41 +1.23%
2019 33.6 -0.3% 30.5 -0.33% 40.5 +1.5%
2018 33.7 -13.81% 30.6 -15% 39.9 -2.92%
2017 39.1 - 36 - 41.1 -

The median age of Goshen, Kentucky gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 50 +71.42% 65 -85.3% 88 23
10 to 19 81 -9.34% 67 +42.07% 71 97
20 to 29 68 14.09% 41 +44.18% 64 59
30 to 39 51 +54.05% 47 +10.84% 84 51
40 to 49 49 +42.03% 68 +26.63% 72 88
50 to 59 99 -50.97% 93 -27.27% 57 67
60 to 69 48 2.55% 53 +18.45% 48 63
70+ 14 +111.9% 27 +110.45% 18 50

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Goshen, Kentucky is $86,989.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Goshen.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $116,250.00
  • 45 to 64
    $86,354.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,784.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Goshen, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Goshen, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Goshen, Kentucky is currently $102,634.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

8.73% of households in Goshen are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Goshen against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    4.51%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.34%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.00%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.75%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.82%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.86%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.73%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Goshen is $37,620.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Goshen by the total population of Goshen.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Goshen, Kentucky, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Goshen to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    22.55%
  • Bachelor's degree
    49.57%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.62%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    14.26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Goshen that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Goshen over the age of 16 is 777.

Of those people, a total of 75.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Goshen is 73.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 56 35.70% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 51 94.10% 25.00%
25 to 29 years 72 95.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 58 93.10% 3.70%
35 to 44 years 179 91.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 135 86.70% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 47 87.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 49 79.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 110 30.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 20 10.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Goshen. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 726 77.00% 2.50%
Black or African American 3 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 28 42.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 20 85.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 4 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 722 76.90% 2.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Goshen as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Goshen is 571, with median earnings of $52,621.00.

Women in Goshen, Kentucky earning approximately 67.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 571 $52,621.00
Male 315 $62,679.00
Female 256 $42,083.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 91 $70,208.00
Business and Financial 24 $53,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 46 $136,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $86,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $71,875.00
Community and Social Service 13 $53,250.00
Legal 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 42 $20,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 29 $52,917.00
Healthcare Practitioners 31 $61,458.00
Healthcare Support 1 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 26 $20,556.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 15 $22,708.00
Personal Care and Service 12 $21,250.00
Sales 40 $75,714.00
Office and Administrative Support 77 $36,875.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 32 $35,682.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 2 $0.00
Production 6 $76,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 18 $36,250.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 59 $67,202.00 32 $71,250.00
Business and Financial 10 $55,000.00 14 $48,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 45 $170,060.00 1 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $86,250.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00 2 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 13 $53,250.00
Legal 2 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 8 $18,750.00 34 $20,625.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $42,000.00 21 $53,583.00
Healthcare Practitioners 6 $0.00 25 $61,458.00
Healthcare Support 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 13 $2,499.00 13 $20,694.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 5 $0.00 10 $23,750.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00 8 $0.00
Sales 32 $76,071.00 8 $43,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 14 $90,417.00 63 $34,514.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 32 $35,682.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 4 $0.00 2 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 18 $36,250.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 355 households in Goshen, with an average household size of 2.82 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 291 families in Goshen with an average family size of 3.16 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 225 14 52 64
Average Household Size 3.16 3.07 3.38 1.08
Total Families 225 14 52 0
Average Household Size 3.15 2.86 3.29 0

Poverty

Of the 291 families in Goshen, 2.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Goshen:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 388 housing units in Goshen, Kentucky.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 355 91.49%
Vacant 33 8.51%

8.25% of the total 388 housing units in Goshen are rental units. This is approximately 32 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 320 are occupied by the owner - or 82.47% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Goshen is $1,696.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Goshen that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    3
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    3
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    4
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    23
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    2
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Goshen is $229,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Goshen that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    59
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    245
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    14
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Goshen. The chart below shows the number of properties in Goshen that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    12
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    2
  • 1960 to 1969
    18
  • 1970 to 1979
    210
  • 1980 to 1989
    108
  • 1990 to 1999
    36
  • 2000 to 2009
    0
  • 2010 to 2013
    2
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Goshen that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2
  • 1 vehicle available
    46
  • 2 vehicles available
    204
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    103

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Goshen get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Goshen that commute to work in a particular way.

28.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Goshen.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    38
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    16
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    23
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    66
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    64
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    153
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    28
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    45
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    67
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Goshen, Kentucky in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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