Goshen township, Iowa
Goshen township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Goshen township is a geographic entity located in Muscatine County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 516. The land area covers 29.94 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 516 | ±192 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 44 yrs | ±13.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 248 | ±93 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 253 | ±93 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 248 | ±93 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5 | ±8 |
| Median Home Value | $225,000 | ±$96,178 |
| Median Gross Rent | $775 | ±$247 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $101,000 | ±$44,261 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,718 | ±$12,269 |
| Poverty Rate | 7% | ±12.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 36 | ±65 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 335 | ±157 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94% | ±11.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 42,132 (2024)
ID: 164266
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: BUDGET COORDINATOR
414 E 3RD ST, STE 101, MUSCATINE IA 52761-4142
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Bennett, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Durant, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Durant, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | West Liberty, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Muscatine, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Muscatine, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Iowa City, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | West Branch, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Illinois City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Muscatine, IA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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PCI Academy-Iowa City
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College | 17.4 mi away | 1550 South 1st Avenue, Iowa City, IA, 52240-6083 |
5153372907
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WEST LIBERTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 400 N SPENCER, WEST LIBERTY, IA, 52776 |
(319) 627-2084
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University of Iowa
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College | 19.4 mi away | 101 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA, 52242-1316 |
3193353500
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WILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 1215 CYPRESS ST, WILTON, IA, 52778 |
(563) 732-2583
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WEST BRANCH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 300 N DOWNEY ST, WEST BRANCH, IA, 52358 |
(319) 643-2633
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MUSSER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 408 E 2ND ST, MUSCATINE, IA, 52761 |
(563) 263-3065
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DURANT BRANCH
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 402 6TH ST, DURANT, IA, 52747 |
(319) 785-4725
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TIPTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 206 CEDAR ST, TIPTON, IA, 52772 |
(563) 886-6266
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LETTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 125 E IOWA ST, LETTS, IA, 52754 |
(319) 726-5121
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BENNETT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 203 MAIN, BENNETT, IA, 52721 |
(563) 890-2238
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MUSCATINE 2N, IA US, located 9.4 miles from Goshen township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.7° | 13.9° | 22.3° | 1.43" | 7.0" |
| February | 35.0° | 18.0° | 26.5° | 1.63" | 8.6" |
| March | 47.6° | 28.3° | 38.0° | 2.44" | 4.0" |
| April | 61.0° | 39.4° | 50.2° | 3.56" | 0.7" |
| May | 71.7° | 50.6° | 61.2° | 4.90" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.7° | 60.5° | 70.6° | 5.37" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.1° | 64.4° | 74.2° | 4.40" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.5° | 61.9° | 72.2° | 4.01" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.5° | 54.3° | 65.4° | 3.45" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.8° | 42.6° | 53.2° | 2.94" | 0.3" |
| November | 48.7° | 30.6° | 39.7° | 2.21" | 1.4" |
| December | 35.9° | 20.1° | 28.0° | 1.99" | 7.4" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atalissa city | City | 1.3 mi | — |
| West Liberty city | City | 4.1 mi | — |
| Moscow CDP | CDP | 5.8 mi | — |
| Rochester CDP | CDP | 8.2 mi | — |
| Nichols city | City | 8.4 mi | — |
| Wilton city | City | 8.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1913991590. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.