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Goose Creek

South Carolina · 45,946 residents · 42.442 sq mi
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Goose Creek is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,730. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $199,600. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 36% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45,946
+57%since 2000
from 29,208 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,083 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 688 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.1
+26%since 2000
from 26.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K29K36K43K50K1990201020202024Goose Creek
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,730
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,919 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,747
+88%since 2000
from $16,905 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,353
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $646 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
31.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+25%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(26,795)
Black21.4%(9,850)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(4,349)
Asian3.4%(1,585)
Other5.3%(2,423)
Diversity Score73%(33,546)
Diversity Score
73
+64%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+74%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goose Creek, South Carolina?

Goose Creek, South Carolina has about 45,946 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Goose Creek, South Carolina earns about $74,730 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 $199,600, and the typical rent is about $1,353 a month.

How educated are people in Goose Creek, South Carolina?

About 27.3% 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 8.8% of people in Goose Creek, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goose Creek, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Goose Creek, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21,254 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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

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