Goshen is a city located in Elkhart County Indiana. Goshen has a 2024 population of 34,308. It is also the county seat of Elkhart County. Goshen is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -0.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 34,496 in 2020.
The average household income in Goshen is $67,253 with a poverty rate of 15.59%. The median age in Goshen is 38 years: 35.2 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Goshen was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,662 | 73.95% |
| Two or more races | 3,743 | 10.79% |
| Other race | 3,613 | 10.41% |
| Black or African American | 1,128 | 3.25% |
| Asian | 371 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 146 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.12% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,614 | 2.65 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Married | 5,801 | 3.3 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Non Family | 4,914 | 1.25 | 50.1 | 49.9 |
| Female | 1,475 | 4.14 | 63 | 37 |
| Male | 424 | 4.75 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
62.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,079 | 9.3% |
| Associates Degree | 1,338 | 5.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,296 | 14.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,150 | 9.61% |
| High School Graduate | 8,036 | 35.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,605 | 7.18% |
| Some College | 3,860 | 17.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,964 | 14,956 | 4,638 |
| Hispanic | 4,198 | 2,622 | 297 |
| Other Race | 1,645 | 1,115 | 181 |
| 2+ Races | 1,479 | 1,052 | 96 |
| Black | 655 | 598 | 360 |
| Asian | 190 | 181 | 65 |
| Native American | 98 | 98 | 36 |
| Islander | 41 | 41 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 54.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,322 | $54,441 | $33,774 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,341 | $52,283 | $70,333 |
| High School Graduate | $33,971 | $37,961 | $28,484 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,325 | $38,218 | $16,797 |
| Overall | $35,911 | $41,631 | $30,309 |
| Some College | $35,356 | $45,040 | $30,349 |
$35,911
Average Earnings
$41,631
Average Male
$30,309
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.56% of Goshen residents speak only English, while 25.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,140 | 2,309 | 10.43% |
| Hispanic | 8,935 | 2,245 | 25.13% |
| Other | 3,534 | 931 | 26.34% |
| Multiple | 3,725 | 813 | 21.83% |
| Black | 1,036 | 504 | 48.65% |
15.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.14%
Male Poverty Rate
15.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Goshen is Black, with 48.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Goshen is White, with 10.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.5% |
| High School | 13.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.22% |
| Some College | 6.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 24.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 20.05% |
| Female Employed | 6.04% |
| Male Employed | 5.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,331 | $80,162 |
| Households | $52,233 | $67,253 |
| Married Families | $73,588 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,464 | $44,197 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.3%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,040
Number of Veterans
1,017
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 506 |
| First Gulf War | 193 |
| Second Gulf War | 98 |
| World War II | 51 |
| Korea | 50 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 410 |
| 65 to 74 | 342 |
| 35 to 54 | 183 |
| 55 to 64 | 94 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 995 | 4.81% |
| Black | 24 | 3.4% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 1.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.33%
Born in Goshen
85.93%
Native Born
14.07%
Foreign Born
9.4%
Non Citizen
4.67%
Naturalized
85.93% of Goshen residents were born in the United States, with 59.33% having been born in Indiana. 9.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 34,073 | -47 | -0.14% |
| 2028 | 34,120 | -47 | -0.14% |
| 2027 | 34,167 | -47 | -0.14% |
| 2026 | 34,214 | -47 | -0.14% |
| 2025 | 34,261 | -47 | -0.14% |
| 2024 | 34,308 | -47 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 34,355 | -13 | -0.04% |
| 2022 | 34,368 | -69 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 34,437 | -59 | -0.17% |
| 2020 | 34,496 | 321 | 0.94% |
| 2019 | 34,175 | 78 | 0.23% |
| 2018 | 34,097 | 609 | 1.82% |
| 2017 | 33,488 | 81 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 33,407 | 75 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 33,332 | 209 | 0.63% |
| 2014 | 33,123 | 162 | 0.49% |
| 2013 | 32,961 | 150 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 32,811 | 75 | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 32,736 | 196 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 32,540 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 29,383 | 5,586 | 23.47% |
| 1990 | 23,797 | 4,132 | 21.01% |
| 1980 | 19,665 | 1,794 | 10.04% |
| 1970 | 17,871 | 4,153 | 30.27% |
| 1960 | 13,718 | 715 | 5.5% |
| 1950 | 13,003 | 1,628 | 14.31% |
| 1940 | 11,375 | 978 | 9.41% |
| 1930 | 10,397 | 872 | 9.15% |
| 1920 | 9,525 | 1,011 | 11.87% |
| 1910 | 8,514 | 704 | 9.01% |
| 1900 | 7,810 | 1,777 | 29.45% |
| 1890 | 6,033 | 1,910 | 46.33% |
| 1880 | 4,123 | 990 | 31.6% |
| 1870 | 3,133 | -30,940 | -90.81% |