Population 12,605 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Goshen County
Household size in Goshen County
| Period | Goshen County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.39 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Goshen County are small: just 2.27 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Goshen County
| Period | Goshen County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0 | 38.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.6 | 38.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.2 | 39.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.3 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Goshen County is 43.3 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Goshen County
| Period | Goshen County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 9.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.4% of households in Goshen County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of Wyoming's 23 counties have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Goshen County
Renters in Goshen County
| Period | Goshen County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4% | 29.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.0% | 30.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.3% | 29.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.8% | 28.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in Goshen County rent their homes (26.8%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. About half of owners (50.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Goshen County
| Period | Goshen County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 16.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 12.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Goshen County is close to the national rate: 11.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.1 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Goshen County
| Period | Goshen County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1975 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Goshen County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Goshen County
| Period | Goshen County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $561 | $744 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $692 | $862 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $663 | $934 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $741 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$181 | +$347 | +$606 |
The median renter in Goshen County pays $741 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $181 a month since 2006–10, up 32%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Goshen County
Bachelor's degrees in Goshen County
| Period | Goshen County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 24.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.3% | 27.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 30.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.5 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Goshen County: 23.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 3.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Goshen County
| Period | Goshen County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.2% | 91.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.4% | 92.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.1% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.1% | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +2.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Goshen County is above the national rate: 94.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Wyoming. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.9 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Goshen County
| Period | Goshen County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 4.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 5.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Goshen County than nationally: unemployment was 3.5%, against 5.4%. The picture is much the same across Wyoming. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Goshen County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen County | 2.27 | 43.3 | 5.4% | 26.8% | 11.0% | 1971 | $741 | 23.5% | 94.1% | 3.5% |
| Platte County | 2.21 | 46.7 | 5.6% | 23.9% | 21.9% | 1972 | $965 | 20.4% | 92.4% | 4.6% |
| Box Butte County | 2.39 | 42.8 | 8.3% | 23.2% | 15.1% | 1964 | $814 | 20.1% | 94.0% | 1.5% |
| Grant County | 2.14 | 40.4 | 1.4% | 29.2% | 30.2% | 1960 | $867 | 28.6% | 92.3% | 0.3% |
| Hooker County | 1.86 | 43.6 | 1.8% | 44.6% | 23.6% | 1955 | $592 | 24.6% | 95.4% | 3.9% |
| Thomas County | 1.86 | 53.3 | 4.3% | 31.9% | 14.8% | 1961 | $638 | 28.7% | 91.9% | 2.1% |
| Blaine County | 2.14 | 57.5 | 1.5% | 26.4% | 34.6% | 1962 | $873 | 25.0% | 96.6% | 1.3% |
| Antelope County | 2.41 | 43.0 | 5.8% | 21.0% | 16.7% | 1960 | $668 | 21.1% | 94.0% | 1.7% |
| Madison County | 2.44 | 38.6 | 9.6% | 34.6% | 7.9% | 1970 | $894 | 24.1% | 91.3% | 2.8% |
| Stanton County | 2.48 | 40.2 | 4.6% | 21.7% | 7.2% | 1964 | $1,057 | 23.3% | 94.1% | 0.6% |
| Franklin County | 3.02 | 33.0 | 5.5% | 21.9% | 5.5% | 1973 | $1,056 | 22.3% | 95.0% | 2.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Goshen County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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