Goshen Town, Alabama
As of the census of 2000, there were 300 people, 138 households, and 85 families living in the town. The population density was 119.4 people per square mile (46.1/kmē), making it the 73rd least densely populated town in Alabama. There were 146 housing units at an average density of 58.2 per square mile (22.47/kmē). The average household size was 2.17 persons, and the average family size was 2.86 persons. In the Goshen Town, 23.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 5% were 18 to 24, 23.3% were 25 to 44, 26.3% were 45 to 64, and 22% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males. The median age of the town's population was 43.8 years, the median age of male residents at 40.7 and the median age of female residents at 47. The racial makeup of the town was 67.67% White, 29.33% Black or African American, 3% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $24219, making it the 128th poorest town by median household income among the Alabama. The median income for a family in the town was $28393, it is 79th poorest town by median family income in Alabama. The per capita income for the town was $13664, it is Alabama's 141st poorest town by per capita income. The median income is $14700, Males have a median income of $18571 versus $12500 for females.
In 2000, 44 pupils and students, of which 47.73% are male and 52.27% are female, 14.67% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 0% nursery or pri school, 0% kindergarten, 52.27% elementary school, 29.55% high school and 18.18% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 300 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 300 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 301 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 299 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 299 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 298 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 297 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 298 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 300 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 298 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 296 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 0 | ||
| Kindergarten | 0 | ||
| Elementary school | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| High school | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| College or graduate school | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen town, Alabama | $24219 | $28393 | $13664 |
| Pike County, Alabama | $25551 | $34132 | $14904 |
| Alabama, United States | $34135 | $41657 | $18189 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |