City safety & data profile

GoshenIN

Goshen, IN is a 33K-resident city in Elkhart County with a median household income of $59,184.

Elkhart County, Indiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Goshen, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Goshen has a population larger than 67% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $184,900, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

33K
Population
Top 33%
By size
$59,184
Median income
$184,900
Median home
17.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Goshen

Goshen posts a median household income higher than 21% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Goshen area.

Top 79%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Goshen

Where Goshen income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$59,184 Bottom 21% higher than 21% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Goshen, IN beyond the headline numbers

Goshen sits inside Elkhart County, Indiana, at roughly 41.58°N, -85.83°W. Population 32,983, $59,184 median household income. Median home value $184,900, median rent $1,093. Poverty rate 17.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Goshen's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 43.1%, then high blood pressure at 37.8%. 2 hospitals in/around Goshen, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Goshen from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
32,983
Goshen
Median Income
$59,184
-13% vs avg
Median Home Value
$184,900
-19% vs avg
Median Age
34.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Elkhart County) - Goshen's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
207K+4%
Median Income
$68,561+50%
Median Home Value
$210,400+73%
Poverty Rate
12.4%-26%
Unemployment
3.6%-67%

Economics

Economics indicators for Goshen, IN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,093/mo
Poverty Rate
17.1% +20% vs avg
Unemployment 4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.7%
Work From Home 4.2%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 65%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
43.1%
High Blood Pressure
37.8%
Short Sleep Duration
35.7%
Physical Inactivity
27.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.1%
Binge Drinking
15.8%
Current Smoking
15.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
15.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
15%
Diabetes
13.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 57%
Annual Checkup 79.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.3%
Stroke
3.8%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
GOSHEN HOSPITAL
GOSHEN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Goshen, IN? ▼
Goshen, IN has a population of 32,983 people, located in Elkhart County, Indiana.
What is the median household income in Goshen? ▼
The median household income in Goshen, IN is $59,184 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 17.1%.
What is the median home value in Goshen? ▼
The median home value in Goshen, IN is $184,900. Median rent is $1,093/month.
What are the top health concerns in Goshen? ▼
The top health indicators in Goshen include Obesity (43.1%), High Blood Pressure (37.8%), Short Sleep Duration (35.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Goshen? ▼
Goshen has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Goshen? ▼
The median age in Goshen, IN is 34.4 years. 23.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Goshen, IN is located in Elkhart County, Indiana. With a population of 33K and a $59,184 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Goshen area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

Elkhart, IN 52K Granger, IN 30K Mishawaka, IN 48K Warsaw, IN 14K South Bend, IN 102K Sturgis, MI 11K Niles, MI 11K Plymouth, IN 10K
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Using Goshen's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Elkhart County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.