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Goose Creek Lake

Missouri · 481 residents · 3.958 sq mi
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Goose Creek Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,986. Population has declined 10% since 2023. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $132,900. With a median age of 64.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
481
−10%since 2023
from 533 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
122 / sq mi
−10%since 2023
from 135 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
64.4
−4%since 2023
from 67.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
46052358664871120202024Goose Creek Lake
2024481
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,986
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $55,147 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,025
+9%since 2023
from $26,717 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 21.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
−1%since 2023
from 0.324 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade81.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,900
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $135,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
72.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 75.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.5
+42%since 2023
from 2.5 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(496)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(37)
Diversity Score16.1%(86)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(448)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(33)
Diversity Score16%(77)
Diversity Score
16
−1%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
81.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
27.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
12.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
Female
48.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
24.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
34.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
49.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 45.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goose Creek Lake, Missouri?

Goose Creek Lake, Missouri has about 481 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goose Creek Lake, Missouri?

The typical household in Goose Creek Lake, Missouri earns about $37,986 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goose Creek Lake, Missouri expensive?

In Goose Creek Lake, Missouri, the median home is worth about $132,900.

How educated are people in Goose Creek Lake, Missouri?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Goose Creek Lake, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goose Creek Lake, Missouri?

About 12.8% of people in Goose Creek Lake, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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