Goshen County, Wyoming Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Goshen County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 12,587. It is the 14th most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Goshen County is 43.4 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 10.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Goshen County is $64,882. This is 13% lower than the state median of $74,815. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $234,600. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $285,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Goshen County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.1%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 29.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.0%.