Goshen, Arkansas facts for kids
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Goshen, Arkansas
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Location of Goshen in Washington County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.52 sq mi (29.84 km2) |
| • Land | 11.31 sq mi (29.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,102 |
| • Density | 185.80/sq mi (71.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72735
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| Area code(s) | 479 |
| FIPS code | 05-27670 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406595 |
| Website | http://www.cityofgoshen.net |
Goshen is a city located in Washington County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,102 people lived there. It is part of the Northwest Arkansas area. A business magazine once called Goshen the "most educated" city in Arkansas.
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History of Goshen
Long ago, Goshen was also known by another name: "College Grove." The city has had a post office since 1876. This means people have been sending and receiving mail there for a very long time!
Geography of Goshen
Goshen covers an area of about 29.3 square kilometers (11.3 square miles). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.3 square kilometers (0.1 square miles), is water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Goshen has grown quite a bit over the years:
- In 1990, there were 589 people.
- By 2000, the population grew to 752.
- In 2010, it reached 1,071 people.
- By 2020, the population had doubled to 2,102 people.
In 2000, most people in Goshen were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds, including Black, Native American, and Asian. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Education in Goshen
Most students in Goshen attend schools in the Fayetteville School District. A smaller part of the city is in the Springdale School District.
- For students in the Fayetteville district, the main high school is Fayetteville High School.
- For students in the Springdale district, schools include Turnbow Elementary School, Sonora Middle School, Lakeside Junior High School, and Springdale High School. These school assignments can change over time.
Transportation in Goshen
As of 2023, Goshen does not have regular bus routes. However, you can use a special "demand-response" service called Ozark Regional Transit. This means you can call them to arrange a ride. If you need to travel between cities by bus, the nearest service is Jefferson Lines in nearby Fayetteville.
See also
In Spanish: Goshen (Arkansas) para niños
