Goshen town, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Goshen town is a small community located in Alabama. The total population is 378. It ranks as the 450th most populous out of 589 cities and towns in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Goshen town is 42.9 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Goshen town is $49,013. This is 21% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 38% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 46% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $115,000. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Goshen town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Goshen town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 34.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.4%.

Education

16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Goshen town, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 589 Census-designated places in Alabama. For official data, visit data.census.gov.