Goshen, KY

Goshen, Kentucky

Goshen, Kentucky, in Oldham county, is 14 miles NE of Louisville, Kentucky. The city is in the Louisville area. There are 907 residents in Goshen.

The People and Families of Goshen

In Goshen, about 72% of adults are married. When people think of Goshen, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the city are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Goshen.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Goshen had a median family income of $65,417. Most of the residents of Goshen tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Goshen is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city. Lots of residents of Goshen prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Political Inclinations

Goshen folks tended to give their money ($12,020) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Goshen Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Goshen that were owner-occupied was 99%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Goshen, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Goshen, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Goshen strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Goshen, KY

Comparing Goshen to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Goshen Almanac

Goshen Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Goshen Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Goshen High Schools (2004)

NORTH OLDHAM HIGH SCHOOL
1815 S HWY 1793
502-228-9998
Serves 611 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Goshen Colleges

(List of All Kentucky Colleges)

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