West Goshen Cdp, Pennsylvania
As of the census of 2000, there were 8472 residents, 3310 households, and 2190 families in the census designated place. The population density was 2663.7 people per square mile (1028.46/kmē), making it the 475th most densely populated census designated place in Pennsylvania. There were 3376 housing units at an average density of 1061.6 per square mile (409.89/kmē). The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.09. In the census designated place the population was distributed as follows: 22.6% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males. The median age is 36.8 years, The median age of males and females living in West Goshen Cdp was 35 and 38.6 years respectively. The racial makeup of the census designated place was 87.75% White, 4.96% Black or African American, 0.09% American Indian, 5.61% Asian, 0.01% Native Hawaiian, 0.83% from two or more races and 0.76% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the census designated place was $59505, making it the 96th highest census designated place by median household income in Pennsylvania. The median income for a family in the census designated place was $71573, making its Pennsylvania's 80th highest census designated place by median family income. The per capita income for the census designated place was $27912, it would be the 104th highest census designated place by per capita income in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The median income of census designated place was $31841, The median income for males was $39702 versus $24707 for females.
In 2000, 2002 pupils and students, of which 53.5% are male and 46.5% are female, 23.63% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.54% nursery or pri school, 6.44% kindergarten, 42.31% elementary school, 20.08% high school and 23.63% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 17861 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 17861 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 17868 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 17814 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 17715 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 17620 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 18004 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 18101 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 18179 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 18300 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 18315 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 71 | 80 | 151 |
| Kindergarten | 56 | 73 | 129 |
| Elementary school | 492 | 355 | 847 |
| High school | 220 | 182 | 402 |
| College or graduate school | 232 | 241 | 473 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Goshen CDP, Pennsylvania | $59505 | $71573 | $27912 |
| Chester County, Pennsylvania | $65295 | $76916 | $31627 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |