State
County
Land Area (mi²)
41.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,100.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.89%
Growth Since 2010
26.19%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Goose Creek, South Carolina Population 2021
45,351
Goose Creek is a city located in Berkeley County South Carolina. With a 2020 population of 45,351, it is the 8th largest city in South Carolina and the 866th largest city in the United States . Goose Creek is currently growing at a rate of 1.89% annually and its population has increased by 26.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,938 in 2010. Goose Creek reached it's highest population of 45,351 in 2021. Spanning over 42 miles, Goose Creek has a population density of 1,100 people per square mile.
The average household income in Goose Creek is $80,301 with a poverty rate of 10.56%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,307 per month, and the median house value is $188,300. The median age in Goose Creek is 31.9 years, 29.8 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
Goose Creek Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Goose Creek was:
- White: 68.59%
- Black or African American: 19.25%
- Two or more races: 4.59%
- Other race: 3.68%
- Asian: 3.31%
- Native American: 0.59%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Goose Creek, South Carolina is 45,351 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 42,822.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 35,938.
Goose Creek, South Carolina Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,792 | 68.59% |
| Black or African American | 8,079 | 19.25% |
| Two or More Races | 1,927 | 4.59% |
| Some Other Race | 1,545 | 3.68% |
| Asian | 1,388 | 3.31% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 247 | 0.59% |
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Goose Creek Population by Race
Goose Creek Population Pyramid $2021
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Goose Creek Population by Age
Goose Creek Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,924 | 2.85 | 70.6 |
| Married | 7,598 | 3.32 | 80.5 |
| Non Family | 3,583 | 1.26 | 60.5 |
| Female | 2,050 | 3.65 | 55.5 |
| Male | 693 | 3.43 | 59.2 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
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Goose Creek Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 620 | 2.41% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,416 | 5.51% |
| High School Graduate | 6,399 | 24.89% |
| Some College | 7,220 | 28.08% |
| Associates Degree | 3,103 | 12.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,680 | 18.20% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,273 | 8.84% |
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Goose Creek Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Goose Creek Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,176 | 16,101 | 4,651 |
| Black | 5,021 | 4,578 | 1,443 |
| Hispanic | 1,733 | 1,371 | 333 |
| Asian | 1,059 | 962 | 401 |
| Other Race | 795 | 518 | 144 |
| 2+ Races | 540 | 505 | 106 |
| Native American | 171 | 171 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.87%.
Goose Creek Educational Attainment by Race
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$42,518
Average Earnings
$51,834
Average Male
$32,203
Average Female
Goose Creek Earnings by Educational Attainment
Goose Creek Language by Age
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Goose Creek Language
89.65% of Goose Creek residents speak only English, while 10.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.22% of the population.
Goose Creek Language
Goose Creek Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,906 | 1,693 | 21.41% |
| White | 24,931 | 1,592 | 6.39% |
| Hispanic | 3,405 | 724 | 21.26% |
| Other | 1,545 | 560 | 36.25% |
| Multiple | 1,633 | 134 | 8.21% |
| Asian | 1,345 | 12 | 0.89% |
| Native | 247 | 12 | 4.86% |
10.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.78%
Male Poverty Rate
12.22%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Goose Creek
The race most likely to be in poverty in Goose Creek is Other, with 36.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Goose Creek is Asian, with 0.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.57%.
Goose Creek Poverty
Goose Creek Poverty Rate by Education
Goose Creek Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
50.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Goose Creek Married by Age and Sex
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Goose Creek Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Goose Creek Marital Status by Race
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Goose Creek Marital Status
Goose Creek Veterans by War
Goose Creek Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,792 | 19.00% |
| Black | 967 | 16.32% |
| Hispanic | 226 | 11.58% |
| 2+ Races | 112 | 15.51% |
| Asian | 105 | 9.85% |
| Other Race | 60 | 6.81% |
| Native American | 11 | 6.25% |
Goose Creek Veterans by Race
Goose Creek Veterans by Education
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2.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
Goose Creek Veterans by Education
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71.3%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
Goose Creek Employment by Age
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Goose Creek Employment by Race
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Goose Creek Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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93.24%
Native Born
6.76%
Foreign Born
3.08%
Non Citizen
3.69%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.24% of Goose Creek residents were born in the United States, with 41.53% having been born in South Carolina. 3.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Goose Creek Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45,351 | 843 | 1.89% |
| 2020 | 44,508 | 843 | 1.93% |
| 2019 | 43,665 | 843 | 1.97% |
| 2018 | 42,822 | 1,015 | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 41,807 | 696 | 1.69% |
| 2016 | 41,111 | 542 | 1.34% |
| 2015 | 40,569 | 259 | 0.64% |
| 2014 | 40,310 | 653 | 1.65% |
| 2013 | 39,657 | 855 | 2.20% |
| 2012 | 38,802 | 1,147 | 3.05% |
| 2011 | 37,655 | 991 | 2.70% |
| 2010 | 36,664 | 7,456 | 2.30% |
| 2000 | 29,208 | 4,516 | 1.69% |
| 1990 | 24,692 | 6,881 | 3.32% |
| 1980 | 17,811 | 14,155 | 17.16% |
| 1970 | 3,656 | 0.00% |