Goshen, Kentucky

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Goshen, Kentucky
settlement_type = City
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map_caption = Location of Goshen, Kentucky


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Kentucky
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Oldham
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area_total_km2 = 0.5
area_land_km2 = 0.5
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 0.2
area_land_sq_mi = 0.2
area_water_sq_mi = 0.0

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 907
population_density_km2 = 1797.6
population_density_sq_mi = 4655.8

timezone = Eastern (EST)
utc_offset = -5
timezone_DST = EDT
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elevation_m = 207
elevation_ft = 679
latd = 38 |latm = 24 |lats = 6 |latNS = N
longd = 85 |longm = 34 |longs = 58 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 40026
area_code = 502
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blank_info = 21-31960
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Goshen is a city in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 907 at the 2000 census.

Geography

Nestled along the banks of the Ohio River, Goshen is located at coor dms|38|24|6|N|85|34|58|W|city (38.401581, -85.582837)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.2 square miles (0.5 km²), all of it land. It is known for its thoroughbred breeding farms, such as Upson Downs Farm and Sunny Acres Horse Farm. Goshen also is home to other farming operations, such as a tree farm called The Riverfarm.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 907 people, 288 households, and 254 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,655.8 people per square mile (1,843.1/km²). There were 293 housing units at an average density of 1,504.0/sq mi (595.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.79% White, 0.66% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 1.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.22% of the population.

There were 288 households out of which 57.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.6% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 11.5% were non-families. 9.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15 and the average family size was 3.39.

In the city the population was spread out with 35.4% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 34.4% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 3.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $62,500, and the median income for a family was $65,417. Males had a median income of $50,438 versus $31,518 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,076. None of the families and 0.3% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 8.1% of those over 64.

References

External links

* [http://www.cityofgoshen.com/ City website]