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Goose Creek

Kentucky · 303 residents · 0.062 sq mi
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Goose Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $276,500. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 77% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
303
+11%since 2000
from 272 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,887 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 4,387 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
−9%since 2000
from 50.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2282663043423801990201020202024Goose Creek
2024263
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,108
+15%since 2000
from $34,124 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.5%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$276,500
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $168,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 98.3% in 2000
1.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(261)
Black2.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(14)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other1.1%(3)
Diversity Score21.4%(65)
Diversity Score
21
+139%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 48.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+88%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.2%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goose Creek, Kentucky?

Goose Creek, Kentucky has about 303 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Goose Creek, Kentucky earns about $92,500 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 $276,500.

How educated are people in Goose Creek, Kentucky?

About 50.9% 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 8.6% of people in Goose Creek, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goose Creek, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Goose Creek, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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