Goshen County, Wyoming Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 14th-largest in Wyoming
The population of Goshen County, Wyoming is 12,587 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 14th-largest county in Wyoming. The median household income is $64,882, the median home value is $234,600, and the median age is 43.4.
The population of Goshen County has declined 5.9% since 2010 (13,425 → 12,635), a -0.43% annualized rate.
12,587
Population
-0.43%
Annual growth
6
People / sq mi
$64,882
Median Income
$234,600
Median Home Value
Goshen County covers 2,226 sq mi of land at 5.7 people per square mile.
About Goshen County, WY
Goshen County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 63.9% of the population. With 12,587 residents, Goshen County is a county in Wyoming. It ranks #14 among counties in Wyoming by population.
The typical household here earns about $64,882, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.3%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $234,600, with typical rent around $759.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 24.6% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 11.7%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Goshen County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Goshen County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Goshen County had a population of 13,425 in 2010 and 12,635 in 2024, a -5.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 13,647 in 2012. Average annual growth rate: -0.42%.
12,635
Population (2024)
13,425
Population (2010)
13,647
Peak (2012)
-0.42%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,425 |
| 2011 | 13,575 |
| 2012 | 13,647 |
| 2013 | 13,560 |
| 2014 | 13,541 |
| 2015 | 13,566 |
| 2016 | 13,329 |
| 2017 | 13,384 |
| 2018 | 13,334 |
| 2019 | 13,225 |
| 2020 | 12,517 |
| 2021 | 12,571 |
| 2022 | 12,638 |
| 2023 | 12,662 |
| 2024 | 12,635 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.4% |
Age & Sex
43.4
Median Age
47.9%
Female
52.1%
Male
23.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.2% · Seniors (65+): 23.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $64,882$-9,933 vs state |
| Mean household income | $81,657 |
| Per-capita income | $34,997 |
| Poverty rate | 8.3%+1.2% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 54.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Goshen County is professional & business services, accounting for 28.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
5.1%
Carpool
70.3%
Public transit
11.7%
Work from home
16.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$234,600$-50,500 vs state
Median home value
$759
Median rent
74.1%
Homeownership rate
5,860
Total housing units
86.2%
Occupied
13.8%
Vacant
25.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
90.5%
With health insurance
91.2%
With broadband internet
63.9%
Foreign-born
9.6%
Veterans (18+)
18.8%
With a disability
93.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
93.0%
High School+
24.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Goshen County, Wyoming has a population of 12,587 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 14th-largest county in Wyoming. Population density is 6 people per square mile.
The population of Goshen County has declined 5.9% since 2010 (13,425 → 12,635), a -0.43% annualized rate.
The median household income in Goshen County, Wyoming is $64,882, with mean (average) household income of $81,657 and per-capita income of $34,997. 8.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Goshen County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (88.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.8%), Black or African American (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Goshen County, Wyoming is 43.4 years. Residents are 47.9% female and 52.1% male.
The median home value in Goshen County is $234,600 and median monthly rent is $759. 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,860 total housing units, 13.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Goshen County, Wyoming is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 28.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.
Cheyenne is among the largest cities associated with Goshen County, Wyoming, with a population of 64,976.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.