Goshen, Connecticut
Goshen: town in Connecticut, United States
About
Goshen is a town located in the county of Litchfield in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,976 and a population density of 66 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,856 inhabitants.
The town was created 287 years ago in 1738.
Quick Facts about Goshen
| Population | 2,856 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Connecticut (United States) |
| County | Litchfield County |
| Postal code | 06756 |
| Phone Area Codes | 860 |
| Area | 45.2 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.8318,-73.2251 |
| Altitude | 1,319 feet / 402 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1739 (287 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:08:42 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 63 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4.2% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 55℉ Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Goshen is located at 41°49'54"N 73°13'30"W (41.8317600, -73.2251100).
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Weather
A chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Goshen decreased by 4.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,976 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,967 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,951 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,942 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,918 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,912 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,893 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,877 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,875 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,863 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,856 | -0.25% | estimation process |
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People born in Goshen (12)
People born in Goshen, including astronomer Asaph Hall, politician, lawyer and postmaster Daniel S. Dickinson, politician Eben Newton, .
More notable people
- Frederick Miles (American politician (1815-1896)) he was born in 19/12/1815
- Samuel Lyman (American politician) he was born in 25/01/1749
- Katheryn Curi (American racing cyclist) she was born in 29/05/1974
- Ebenezer F. Norton (American politician) he was born in 07/11/1774
- William R. Brewster (Union Army officer) he was born in 27/07/1828
- Bernadotte Perrin (American classical philologist) he was born in 15/09/1847
- Eunice Newton Foote (American atmospheric scientist and civil rights advocate) she was born in 17/07/1819
- Abigail Lyman (American painter) she was born in 01/01/1814
- Maria Clarissa Leavitt ((1791-1868)) she was born in 18/12/1791
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Goshen, CT. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130040 | Northwestern Connecticut Community College | Winsted (CT) | 06098 |
Nearby Transit Stations (25)
Rail and bus stations connected to Goshen, CT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BER | Berlin | 51 Depot Road | RAIL |
| HFD | Hartford Union Station | One Union Place | RAIL |
| MDN | Meriden Transit Center | 60 State Street | RAIL |
| WND | Windsor station | 41 Central St. | RAIL |
| WNL | Windsor Locks | South Main St at Stanton Road | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Goshen.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Goshen Post Office | Goshen (CT) | 06756 |
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Other cities in Litchfield County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Litchfield County , CT. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| West Torrington | 36,000 | Human settlement in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Torrington | 33,870 | City in Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA |
| New Milford | 26,683 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America |
| Watertown | 21,517 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Plymouth | 11,552 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Winchester Center | 10,830 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Woodbury | 9,453 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Winsted | 7,712 | City in Connecticut, United States |
| Thomaston | 7,505 | Town in Connecticut, United States |
| New Hartford | 6,639 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Harwinton | 5,400 | Town in Connecticut |
| Barkhamsted | 3,587 | Town in Connecticut |
| Salisbury | 3,584 | Town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States |
| Washington | 3,419 | Town in Connecticut |
| Bethlehem | 3,385 | Town |
| Kent | 2,766 | Town in Connecticut |
Distance to Other Cities
Goshen distances to largest Connecticut cities