Goshen, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Goshen, Alabama
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The new community center and town hall building in Goshen, Alabama
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Location of Goshen in Pike County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Pike |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.58 sq mi (6.67 km2) |
| • Land | 2.56 sq mi (6.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 269 |
| • Density | 105.00/sq mi (40.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36035
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-30880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0119184 |
Goshen is a small town located in Pike County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 269 people lived there. The town became official in 1907.
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A Look Back in Time: Goshen's History
Goshen has a long history! A post office has been open in the town since 1839. The town got its name from the biblical Land of Goshen. This was a fertile and rich land mentioned in the Bible.
Where is Goshen? Geography Facts
Goshen is located in Alabama at these coordinates: 31°43′11″N 86°7′33″W / 31.71972°N 86.12583°W.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Goshen covers a total area of about 2.5 square miles (6.67 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
Who Lives in Goshen? Population Changes
The number of people living in Goshen has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 347 | — | |
| 1920 | 337 | −2.9% | |
| 1930 | 367 | 8.9% | |
| 1940 | 356 | −3.0% | |
| 1950 | 286 | −19.7% | |
| 1960 | 260 | −9.1% | |
| 1970 | 279 | 7.3% | |
| 1980 | 365 | 30.8% | |
| 1990 | 302 | −17.3% | |
| 2000 | 300 | −0.7% | |
| 2010 | 266 | −11.3% | |
| 2020 | 269 | 1.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 300 people living in Goshen. There were 138 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. The average age of people in Goshen was 44 years old.
Learning in Goshen: Schools and Education
Goshen has its own public schools! They are part of the Pike County School District (Alabama).
Schools located right in Goshen include Goshen Elementary School (Alabama) and Goshen High School (Alabama). Other schools in the district are Pike County Elementary School, Banks Middle School, Pike County High School, and the Troy-Pike Center for Technology.
The Superintendent of Schools for the district is Dr. Mark Bazzell.
Famous Faces from Goshen: Notable People
Some interesting people have come from Goshen:
- Mike Pelton: He used to play NFL football as a defensive tackle. Now, he coaches the defensive line for the Kennesaw State Owls college team.
- Derrick Foster: He coached running backs for the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Los Angeles Chargers. Today, he coaches running backs for the New Orleans Saints.
Images for kids
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Goshen High School
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Goshen Post Office (ZIP Code: 36035)
See also
In Spanish: Goshen (Alabama) para niños
