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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Goose Creek

South Carolina · 24,692 residents · 42.442 sq mi
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Goose Creek has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,007. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 4,516 residents. Median home value is $68,400. At a median age of 25.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 25.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

24,692
−15%vs 2000
vs 29,208 in 2000
1990 – 2025
582 / sq mi
−15%vs 2000
vs 688 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
25.8
−2%vs 2000
vs 26.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
22K29K36K43K50K1990201020202024Goose Creek
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,007
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,919 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,935
−41%vs 2000
vs $16,905 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.0%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$68,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $98,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$429
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $646 in 2000
US average: $450
46.6%
−16.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.5% in 2000
53.4% rent
2.3
+6%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(22,386)
Black14%(4,099)
Hispanic / Latino4%(1,182)
Asian2.6%(759)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.6%(13,019)
1990
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(20,540)
Black12.7%(3,129)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(779)
Asian2.7%(675)
Other1.4%(348)
Diversity Score41.6%(10,272)
42
−7%vs 2000
vs 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.1%
−6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.3%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
−3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
+57%vs 2000
vs 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Goose Creek, South Carolina?

Goose Creek, South Carolina has about 24,692 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Goose Creek, South Carolina?

The typical household in Goose Creek, South Carolina earns about $30,007 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goose Creek, South Carolina expensive?

In Goose Creek, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $68,400, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Goose Creek, South Carolina?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Goose Creek, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goose Creek, South Carolina?

About 9.0% of people in Goose Creek, South Carolina 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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