Goshen (town), New York
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Goshen is a town located in Orange County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 12,913.
The Town of Goshen contains a village also called Goshen. The town is centrally located in the county.
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History
Settlement began around 1714. The town was established in 1789. The region was important in the development of harness racing.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 113.9 km² (44.0 mi²). 113.6 km² (43.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.27% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 12,913 people, 4,074 households, and 2,912 families residing in the town. The population density is 113.7/km² (294.5/mi²). There are 4,320 housing units at an average density of 38.0/km² (98.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 88.69% White, 6.72% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 1.71% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.82% from other races, and 0.86% from two or more races. 7.36% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 4,074 households out of which 35.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% are married couples living together, 8.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% are non-families. 24.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.73 and the average family size is 3.27.
In the town the population is spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 100.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $60,066, and the median income for a family is $71,497. Males have a median income of $50,768 versus $32,648 for females. The per capita income for the town is $24,275. 4.5% of the population and 2.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.1% of those under the age of 18 and 8.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in the Town of Goshen
- Durlandville --
- Finnegans Corner --
- Florida -- A small part of the Village of Florida is on the south town line.
- Goshen -- The Village of Goshen is the county seat.
- Goshen Hills --
- Howell --
- Otter Kill --
- Pellets Island --
External Links
- Town of Goshen (http://www.townofgoshen.org)
- Goshen Chamber of Commerce (http://www.goshennychamber.com)