In New York State, the Goshen area is a diverse blend of ethnicities. The population is composed of approximately 19.7% Americans, 10.3% Irish, and 6.8% Polish, while the rest of the residents come from European, German, and Polish ancestry. With a land area of 3.21 square miles, the population density is low. The nearby towns of Bronx, NY and Ramapo, NY each have more than 100,000 people.
The town was platted in 1831 and was named after the Land of Goshen. Those who settled in Goshen were mostly old stock "Yankees." These individuals, descendants of the English Puritans who populated New England in the 1600s, considered themselves "chosen people" and identified with the Israelites of the Old Testament. They viewed the upper midwest region as Canaan, and established many towns in the region.
The median age of all residents in Goshen, IN is 37.6, with native-born residents aged 35 or older. This reveals an aging population. In 2018, the average age of all residents in Goshen was 35 years old. More than one-quarter of the city's foreign-born residents were born outside of the United States. China and India both had a substantial presence.
The average property value in Goshen, IN is $121,100. This is 0.504 times less than the national average of $114,900. The homeownership rate is 56.9%, slightly lower than the national average of 64.1%. The average commute time is 17.4 minutes. Most people drive to work alone. There are two cars per household. This is about average for the country.