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% | |
Profile of Goshen, KY
Comparing Goshen to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
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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 | | |
