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Goshen, IN

Elkhart CountyElev. 244 m
Population
34,374
Median home
$175,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
13
Sex offenders
6

Overview

About Goshen

With about 34,374 residents, Goshen is one of Indiana's notable places. Goshen sits in Elkhart County. The median age is 36.3 and the median household income is $55,436. Homes carry a median value of $175,200, and about 61% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (61.1%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
34,374
Median age
36.3
Median household income
$55,436
Per-capita income
$28,062
Poverty rate
18.1%
High-school grad or higher
82.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg. commute
18.4 min
Work from home
4.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White61.1%
Hispanic or Latino30.9%
Black3.5%
Asian1.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts30.4%
Production, transportation & material moving28.5%
Sales & office16.7%
Service15.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$175,200
Median gross rent
$1,045/mo
Owner-occupied
60.7%
Median year built
1980
Households
12,280
Avg. household size
2.69

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Goshen has 13 public schools — 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading52%
Math43%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Fairfield Jr-Sr High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
Goshen High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Goshen Intermediate SchoolMiddleGrades 5–6
Goshen Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Benton Elementary SchoolElementary
Chamberlain Elementary SchoolElementary
Chandler Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Jefferson Elementary SchoolElementary
Model Elementary SchoolElementary
Parkside Elementary SchoolElementary
Prairie View Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Waterford Elementary SchoolElementary
West Goshen Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime29% below national
Goshen274
Indiana380
United States386
Trend
2019–2023
property crime34% above national
Goshen2,623
Indiana1,688
United States1,952
↑ 1205% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Goshen Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Goshen.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Elkhart County
Cold waveRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Goshen is in Elkhart County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Goshen sits in Elkhart County. Elevation ~244 m.

Map of Goshen
Goshen, IN
Where Goshen is
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Historic places

8 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Goshen Carnegie Public LibraryViolett, William N., HouseElkhart County CourthouseSt. John's Lutheran ChurchDierdorff FarmsteadRohrer, Joseph J., FarmViolett--Martin House and GardensFort Wayne Street Bridge
Notable people from Goshen
James CarewPhilip ProctorKate BolduanIda Shepard OldroydJordon HodgesKenneth HawksAlice UllmanJames C. StrouseRick MirerRaymond L. Schrock
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Nearby cities
Elkhart (11 mi)Mishawaka (19 mi)South Bend (24 mi)La Porte (46 mi)Fort Wayne (49 mi)Michigan (54 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Goshen, IN (6)

Public sex-offender registry records for Goshen, Indiana.

Joshua Nathaniel Wright, 30
Goshen · Elkhart County · 46526
AKA Joshua N Wright, Joshua Wright
Tony James Moorefield, 49
Goshen · Elkhart County · 46526
AKA Tony Moorefield, Anthony J Moorefield
Tony James Moorefield, 49
Goshen · 46528
AKA Anthony J Moorefield, Tony Moorefield
Michael Lee Wilson, 74
Goshen · Elkhart County · 46528
James Edward Adams, 62
Goshen · Elkhart County · 46526
James Arnold Wright, 94
Goshen · Elkhart County · 46528
AKA James Wright

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Goshen — frequently asked

What is the population of Goshen, Indiana?
Goshen has a population of about 34,374, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Goshen?
The median home value in Goshen is $175,200, and the median gross rent is $1,045/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Goshen safe? What is the crime rate?
Goshen Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 274 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Goshen face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Elkhart County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, strong wind, tornado.
How many schools are in Goshen?
Goshen has 13 public schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Goshen?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near Goshen. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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