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Sullivan County

Population in July 2008: 818. Population change since 2000: +10.4%
 

Males: 404  (49.4%)
Females: 414  (50.6%)

Median resident age:  40.4 years
New Hampshire median age:  37.1 years

Zip codes: 03752.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $54,207 (it was $42,625 in 2000)
Goshen:  $54,207
New Hampshire:  $62,369

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $26,526
Goshen:  $26,526
New Hampshire:  $30,517

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $205,057 (it was $97,400 in 2000)
Goshen:  $205,057
New Hampshire:  $261,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $228,107; Detached houses: $237,593; Townhouses or other attached units: $202,341; Mobile homes: $62,143

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Races in Goshen:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.0%)
  • American Indian (2.3%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)

2008 cost of living index in Goshen: 91.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: English (22.9%), Irish (16.5%), French (15.9%), French Canadian (8.9%), United States (6.6%), German (5.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1791

Elevation: 968 feet

Land area: 22.5 square miles.

Population density: 36 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Goshen

  • High school or higher: 76.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Goshen town

  • Never married: 19.4%
  • Now married: 67.3%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 4.6%
  • Divorced: 8.5%

18 residents are foreign born (1.5% Europe, 0.7% North America, 0.3% Africa).

This town:  2.4%
New Hampshire:  4.4%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Goshen, New Hampshire in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Goshen to the number of sex offenders is 818 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this town is near the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Goshen:  2.5% ($2,430)
New Hampshire:  2.3% ($2,946)
Goshen satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH (40.9 miles , pop. 107,006).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (86.2 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (192.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: Newport, NH (2.2 miles ), Lempster, NH (2.3 miles ), Newbury, NH (2.4 miles ), Sunapee, NH (2.5 miles ), Unity, NH (2.6 miles ), Croydon, NH (3.1 miles ), Washington, NH (3.1 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 3 buildings, average cost: $43,300
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $43,300
  • 1998: 4 buildings, average cost: $43,300
  • 1999: 4 buildings, average cost: $43,300
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $43,300
  • 2001: 6 buildings, average cost: $43,300
  • 2002: 7 buildings, average cost: $43,300
  • 2003: 8 buildings, average cost: $43,300
  • 2004: 9 buildings, average cost: $43,300
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $43,300
  • 2006: 7 buildings, average cost: $43,300
  • 2007: 5 buildings, average cost: $43,300
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $43,300

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 43.30 N, Longitude: 72.14 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 603

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Unemployment in May 2009:
Here:  5.5%
New Hampshire:  6.4%

Unemployment by year (%)

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Metal and metal products (16%)
  • Construction (15%)
  • Wood products (7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (7%)
  • Health care (6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (5%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (20%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Metal and metal products (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Public administration (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (11%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (4%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (10%)
  • Registered nurses (7%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4%)



Average climate in Goshen, New Hampshire

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Goshen-area historical tornado activity is above New Hampshire state average. It is 23% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/20/1968, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 36.4 miles away from the Goshen town center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 7/9/1962, a category 2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 10.0 miles away from the town center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.


Goshen-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below New Hampshire state average. It is 77% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 30.1 miles away from Goshen center
On 6/16/1995 at 12:13:11, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 68.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/21/1996 at 07:54:14, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 72.4 miles away from the city center
On 10/2/1994 at 11:27:22, a magnitude 3.7 (3.5 LG, 3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 66.6 miles away from Goshen center
On 10/6/1992 at 15:38:04, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 28.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/2/1994 at 14:36:36, a magnitude 3.3 (3.1 LG, 3.3 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 65.4 miles away from Goshen center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Goshen:
  • NEW LONDON HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC (about 11 miles; NEW LONDON, NH)
  • VALLEY REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; CLAREMONT, NH)
  • SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL INC (about 18 miles; SPRINGFIELD, VT)

Political contributions by individuals in Goshen, NH

Amtrak stations near Goshen:
  • 14 miles: CLAREMONT (PLAINS RD.). Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.
  • 18 miles: WINDSOR-MOUNT ASCUTNEY (WINDSOR, DEPOT AVE.). Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, intercity bus service.
  • 20 miles: BELLOWS FALLS (DEPOT ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Goshen:
  • KEENE STATE COLLEGE (about 26 miles; KEENE, NH; Full-time enrollment: 4,049)
  • DARTMOUTH COLLEGE (about 39 miles; HANOVER, NH; FT enrollment: 5,309)
  • NEW HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE (about 39 miles; MANCHESTER, NH; FT enrollment: 3,251)
  • PLYMOUTH STATE COLLEGE (about 40 miles; PLYMOUTH, NH; FT enrollment: 3,542)
  • MOUNT WACHUSETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 51 miles; GARDNER, MA; FT enrollment: 2,023)
  • FITCHBURG STATE COLLEGE (about 53 miles; FITCHBURG, MA; FT enrollment: 3,660)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE-MAIN CAMPUS (about 60 miles; DURHAM, NH; FT enrollment: 12,586)
Library in Goshen:
  • OLIVE G. PETTIS LIBRARY (Operating income: $10,214; Location: 36 MILL VILLAGE ROAD; 1,470 books; 47 audio materials; 63 video materials; 11 serial subscriptions)

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Notable location: Camp Soangetaha (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Goshen: Goshen Community Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lake: Rand Pond (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Gunnison Brook (A), Giles Brook (B), Trow Brook (C), Blood Brook (D), Baker Brook (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.6 people
New Hampshire:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  78.5%
Whole state:  68.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  6.5%
Whole state:  6.9%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  8.8%
Whole state:  6.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  3.5%
Whole state:  2.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Goshen, NH


8 people in other nonhousehold living situations


Goshen compared to New Hampshire state average:
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in Sullivan County New Hampshire:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (59%)
  • Wood (22%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (18%)
  • Electricity (1%)


Religion statistics for Goshen

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchUnited Church of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAUnited Methodist ChurchEpiscopal Church
Adherents60.9%9.3%7.2%7.1%3.9%
Congregations12.2%16.3%14.3%16.3%8.2%
NameChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsConservative Baptist Association of AmericaEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaGreek Orthodox Archdiocese of AmericaOther religions
Adherents2.9%1.3%1.3%1.2%5.0%
Congregations2.0%4.1%2.0%2.0%22.4%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


7.60% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($47,431 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.60%
New Hampshire average:  7.57%

0.06% of residents moved from foreign countries ($93 average AGI)
Sullivan County:  0.06%
New Hampshire average:  0.13%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Grafton County, NH  1.34% ($48,389 average AGI)
from Merrimack County, NH  0.71% ($48,967)
from Windsor County, VT  0.67% ($43,018)


7.05% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($41,905 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.05%
New Hampshire average:  7.49%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Grafton County, NH  1.13% ($33,270 average AGI)
to Windsor County, VT  0.73% ($25,894)
to Merrimack County, NH  0.67% ($49,823)


Strongest AM radio stations in Goshen:
  • WNTK (1020 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: KOOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNBX (1480 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD, VT)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WTSV (1230 AM; 1 kW; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBIX (1060 AM; 40 kW; NATICK, MA; Owner: LANGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKBK (1290 AM; 5 kW; KEENE, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WWZN (1510 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Goshen:
  • WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WVRR (101.7 FM; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WNTK-FM (99.7 FM; NEW LONDON, NH; Owner: SHEILA E. VINIKOOR)
  • WZSH (107.1 FM; BELLOWS FALLS, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTPL (107.7 FM; HILLSBORO, NH; Owner: CONCORD BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKNE (103.7 FM; KEENE, NH; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WGLV (91.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
  • WHDQ-FM1 (106.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WNNH (99.1 FM; HENNIKER, NH; Owner: TELE-MEDIA COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, L.L.C.)
  • WEVN (90.7 FM; KEENE, NH; Owner: NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • WEVH (91.3 FM; HANOVER, NH; Owner: NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC RADIO INC)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFEX (92.1 FM; PETERBOROUGH, NH; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING OF NEW HAMPSHIRE LLC)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSCS (90.9 FM; NEW LONDON, NH; Owner: COLBY-SAWYER COLLEGE)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Goshen:
  • WVTA (Channel 41; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT ETV, INC.)
  • WEKW-TV (Channel 52; KEENE, NH; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)
  • WNNE (Channel 31; HARTFORD, VT; Owner: HEARST-ARGYLE STATIONS, INC.)
  • W17CI (Channel 17; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: UPPER VALLEY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • W15BK (Channel 15; HANOVER, NH; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)


Goshen fatal accident list:
Dec 2, 2003 12:22 AM, Lear Hill Rd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 12
Total length: 9 meters (30ft)
Total costs: $18,000,000
Total average daily traffic: 11,560
Total average daily truck traffic: 934
Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic: 17,110

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1920-1929: 1
  • 1930-1939: 2
  • 1940-1949: 7
  • 1950-1959: 0
  • 1960-1969: 0
  • 1970-1979: 1
  • 1980-1989: 0
  • 1990-1999: 1
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Goshen, NH

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Lat: 43.302028 Lon: -72.149806, Call Sign: WQEQ904, Licensee ID: L01022154
    Assigned Frequencies : 155.985 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/28/2006, Expiration Date: 03/28/2016, Certifier: Mark Beaudry
    Registrant: Town Of Goshen - Highway, Goshen, NH 03752, Phone: (603) 863-5656, Fax: (603) 863-6139, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Goshen)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 5

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