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Goose Creek

Virginia · 2,461 residents · 0.378 sq mi
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Goose Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $198,631. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $620,700. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 113% more than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% 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

2,461
−2%since 2023
from 2,519 in 2023
2020 – 2024
6,511 / sq mi
−2%since 2023
from 6,664 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
36.7
+1%since 2023
from 36.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
2K2K2K2K3K20202024Goose Creek
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$198,631
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $209,042 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$72,753
+1%since 2023
from $72,031 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
88.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
13.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.275
+7%since 2023
from 0.257 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$620,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $588,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$2,921
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $2,883 in 2023
US average: $1,442
52.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
47.7% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
11.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
36.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 36.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.1
+11%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(1,300)
Black2.3%(57)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(283)
Asian32.8%(827)
Other2.1%(52)
Diversity Score76.5%(1,928)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(1,257)
Black1.6%(40)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(287)
Asian33.2%(818)
Other2.4%(59)
Diversity Score76.8%(1,889)
77
Unchangedsince 2023
from 77 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

80.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 80.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
43.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 40.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.2 min
+5%since 2023
from 29.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
58.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 64.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
2.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
35.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 28.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
79.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 84.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
26.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
83.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 82.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

56.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
43.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
28.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 29.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
7.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
53.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goose Creek, Virginia?

Goose Creek, Virginia has about 2,461 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Goose Creek, Virginia earns about $198,631 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goose Creek, Virginia expensive?

In Goose Creek, Virginia, the median home is worth about $620,700, and the typical rent is about $2,921 a month.

How educated are people in Goose Creek, Virginia?

About 80.7% of adults age 25 and over in Goose Creek, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goose Creek, Virginia?

About 13.7% of people in Goose Creek, Virginia 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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