Goshen County, Wyoming Demographics 2026
Goshen County, Wyoming has a population of 12,605, the 14th most populous county in Wyoming. The median household income is $58,929 and the median home value is $239,600. The poverty rate is 14.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Goshen County Quick Facts
How Goshen County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,587 | 12,605 | +0.1% |
| Median household income | $64,882 | $58,929 | -9.2% |
| Median home value | $234,600 | $239,600 | +2.1% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 32 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Goshen County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrington | 6,182 | $47,902 | 18.8% | $197,500 |
| Lingle | 430 | $80,481 | 2.1% | $172,600 |
| LaGrange | 398 | $48,110 | 5.6% | $105,400 |
| Fort Laramie | 252 | $39,615 | 21.8% | $100,000 |
| Yoder | 231 | $48,750 | 17.3% | $162,500 |
| Hawk Springs | 98 | N/A | 71.4% | N/A |
| Veteran | 17 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Huntley | 13 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Goshen County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 12,605. It is the 14th most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Goshen County is 42.8 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. 10.3% 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 $58,929. This is 23% lower than the state median of $76,176. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.7%. This is 40% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $239,600. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $309,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 71.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Goshen County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.2%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.
Education
23.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 30.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Goshen County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wyoming and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Goshen County, Wyoming?
Goshen County has a population of 12,605, making it the 14th most populous county in Wyoming.
What is the median income in Goshen County?
The median household income in Goshen County is $58,929 with a poverty rate of 14.7%.
How many cities are in Goshen County, Wyoming?
Goshen County contains 8 Census-designated places.