West Goshen, California Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 535, West Goshen's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

West Goshen is a small community located in California, within Tulare County. The total population is 535. It ranks as the 1202nd most populous out of 1,570 Census-designated places in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Goshen is 26.8 years. This is 29% lower than the state median of 37.9 years. Only 4.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 23.7%. This is 98% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in West Goshen, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $477,800. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $734,700. 66.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 55.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in West Goshen is Hispanic or Latino, making up 64.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 33.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (64.5% vs 40.2%).

Education

4.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 87% lower than the state rate of 37.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 49.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Goshen, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,570 Census-designated places in California. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.