Goshen is a town located in Rockbridge County Virginia. Goshen has a 2024 population of 332. Goshen is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -2.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 339 in 2020.
The average household income in Goshen is $60,736 with a poverty rate of 21.34%. The median age in Goshen is 44.1 years: 43.5 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Goshen was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 308 | 97.16% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.26% |
| Two or more races | 3 | 0.95% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.63% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 125 | 2.54 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Non Family | 54 | 1.61 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Married | 36 | 3.11 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 33 | 3.39 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Male | 2 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
69.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 6.76% |
| Associates Degree | 11 | 4.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3 | 1.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 4.95% |
| High School Graduate | 128 | 57.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 6.31% |
| Some College | 40 | 18.02% |
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 | 219 | 190 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 6.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $75,000 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,375 | $0 | $27,500 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$33,375
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$27,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Goshen residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 305 | 63 | 20.66% |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 100% |
21.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.49%
Male Poverty Rate
26.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Goshen is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Goshen is White, with 20.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.48% |
| High School | 25.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.29% |
| Some College | 3.92% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 16.28% |
| Female Unemployed | 15.38% |
| Male Employed | 11.9% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,875 | $73,880 |
| Households | $40,313 | $60,736 |
| Married Families | $76,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,714 | $31,793 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.7%
Male Marriage Rate
27.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 3.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57%
Labor Force Participation
51%
Employment Rate
10.5%
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
77.29%
Born in Goshen
98.11%
Native Born
1.89%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.89%
Naturalized
98.11% of Goshen residents were born in the United States, with 77.29% having been born in Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 323 | -2 | -0.62% |
| 2028 | 325 | -2 | -0.61% |
| 2027 | 327 | -1 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 328 | -2 | -0.61% |
| 2025 | 330 | -2 | -0.6% |
| 2024 | 332 | -2 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 334 | -3 | -0.89% |
| 2022 | 337 | -2 | -0.59% |
| 2021 | 339 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 339 | -34 | -9.12% |
| 2019 | 373 | -1 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 374 | 3 | 0.81% |
| 2017 | 371 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 371 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 371 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 2014 | 370 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 370 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 370 | -2 | -0.54% |
| 2011 | 372 | 3 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 369 | 0 | 0% |