Goshen, Utah facts for kids
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Goshen, Utah
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Goshen Town Office
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Location in Utah County and the state of Utah
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Utah |
| Settled | 1857 |
| Incorporated | 1910 |
| Named for | Goshen, Connecticut |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,557 ft (1,389 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 921 |
| • Density | 1,107.75/sq mi (427.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
84633
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| Area code(s) | 385, 801 |
| FIPS code | 49-30130 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412693 |
Goshen is a small town located in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is part of the larger Provo–Orem area. In 2020, about 978 people lived in Goshen.
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A Look Back: Goshen's History
The first people to settle in Goshen arrived in 1857. They were a group of Mormon pioneers, who were early settlers of the Utah area. The town was named after a place called Goshen, Connecticut.
Exploring Goshen's Geography
Goshen is a small town covering about 0.7 square miles (1.9 square kilometers) of land. It does not have any large bodies of water within its borders.
Goshen's Weather and Climate
Goshen experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can be very chilly. This type of weather is called a humid continental climate. It means the area has four distinct seasons with noticeable temperature differences.
Who Lives in Goshen: Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 645 | — | |
| 1890 | 298 | −53.8% | |
| 1900 | 645 | 116.4% | |
| 1910 | 470 | −27.1% | |
| 1920 | 526 | 11.9% | |
| 1930 | 669 | 27.2% | |
| 1940 | 616 | −7.9% | |
| 1950 | 525 | −14.8% | |
| 1960 | 426 | −18.9% | |
| 1970 | 459 | 7.7% | |
| 1980 | 582 | 26.8% | |
| 1990 | 578 | −0.7% | |
| 2000 | 874 | 51.2% | |
| 2010 | 921 | 5.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 915 | −0.7% | |
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau | |||
According to the 2000 census, there were 874 people living in Goshen. Most of the people were White (about 92%). A smaller number were from other racial backgrounds, including Hispanic or Latino people (about 8%).
Many households in Goshen had children under 18 living with them (about 48%). Most families were married couples living together. The average household had about 3.21 people.
The town's population was quite young. About 38.7% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age of residents was 26 years.
Arts and Entertainment: Goshen's Culture
Goshen has been a filming location for a few movies and TV shows.
- In 1998, the movie Bats, starring Lou Diamond Phillips, filmed a scene in Goshen.
- The same year, the film Made Men, featuring James Belushi, also shot some scenes there.
- More recently, in October 2020, filming began for season 2 of The Chosen. This popular TV series is filmed on a special set in Goshen that looks like old Jerusalem. The set is owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Famous Faces: Notable Person from Goshen
- Kent Peterson is a left-handed baseball pitcher. He played for major league teams like the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies.
