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Goose Creek

Kentucky · 294 residents · 0.062 sq mi
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Goose Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,143. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $225,000. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 110% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
294
+8%since 2000
from 272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,742 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 4,387 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.0
−3%since 2000
from 50.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2282663043423801990201020202024Goose Creek
2024263
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,143
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,557
+7%since 2000
from $34,124 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−43.9 ptssince 2000
from 98.3% in 2000
2.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+2%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(261)
Black1.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(24)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(265)
Black2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(8)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other3.4%(10)
Diversity Score20.4%(60)
Diversity Score
20
+128%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
31.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+104%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.6%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.5%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goose Creek, Kentucky?

Goose Creek, Kentucky has about 294 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goose Creek, Kentucky?

The typical household in Goose Creek, Kentucky earns about $87,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goose Creek, Kentucky expensive?

In Goose Creek, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $225,000.

How educated are people in Goose Creek, Kentucky?

About 59.9% of adults age 25 and over in Goose Creek, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goose Creek, Kentucky?

About 2.8% of people in Goose Creek, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goose Creek, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Goose Creek, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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