West Goshen, CA Demographics

A map of West Goshen's Population by Race

West Goshen, California has an estimated population of 535, a less than 1% change from the 536 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.5% Hispanic, 33.5% White, 2.1% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Goshen, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Goshen has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Goshen, that probability was 36.0% in 2020 and 47.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Goshen is ranked the 1202nd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). West Goshen was ranked the 1211th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Goshen's White Population

179 residents of West Goshen, or 33.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Goshen is comparable to the share in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. West Goshen ranks 1308th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Goshen's White population has grown by an estimated 73.8%. White residents' share of West Goshen's population has increased from 19.2% to 33.5%.

West Goshen is more White than neighboring Goshen (8.2% White), Traver (29.1% White), London (5.2% White), and Patterson Tract (17% White). West Goshen is less White than neighboring Visalia (34.9% White).

West Goshen's Black Population

0 residents of West Goshen, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Goshen is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. West Goshen ranks 1349th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Goshen's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of West Goshen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Goshen is less Black than neighboring Visalia (2% Black), and Patterson Tract (0.1% Black).

West Goshen's Asian Population

0 residents of West Goshen, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Goshen is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. West Goshen ranks 1417th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Goshen's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Goshen's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Goshen is less Asian than neighboring Goshen (4.3% Asian), London (1.3% Asian), and Visalia (6.2% Asian).

West Goshen's Hispanic Population

345 residents of West Goshen, or 64.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Goshen is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. West Goshen ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Goshen's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. Hispanic residents' share of West Goshen's population has decreased from 77.6% to 64.5%.

West Goshen is more Hispanic than neighboring Visalia (53.1% Hispanic). West Goshen is less Hispanic than neighboring Goshen (75.5% Hispanic), Traver (65.4% Hispanic), London (92.8% Hispanic), and Patterson Tract (82.2% Hispanic).

West Goshen's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of West Goshen, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Goshen is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. West Goshen ranks 1269th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Goshen's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 175.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Goshen's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.1%.

West Goshen is more Native American/Other than neighboring London (0.7% Native American/Other), Visalia (0.7% Native American/Other), and Patterson Tract (0% Native American/Other). West Goshen is less Native American/Other than neighboring Goshen (6.9% Native American/Other), and Traver (2.4% Native American/Other).

West Goshen's Multiracial Population

0 residents of West Goshen, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Goshen is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. West Goshen ranks 1291st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Goshen's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Goshen's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

West Goshen is less Multiracial than neighboring Goshen (5.2% Multiracial), Traver (3.1% Multiracial), Visalia (3.1% Multiracial), and Patterson Tract (0.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.