Greater Goose Creek, Goose Creek - Hanahan, SC Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Goose Creek?
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There are 16,148 residents in Goose Creek, with a median age of 36. Of this, 50.76% are males and 49.24% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.65% of the resident pool in Goose Creek, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.43%. Additionally, 2.92% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 13,317 people in Goose Creek currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 13,317 people in Goose Creek currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 16,148 | 1.5% |
| Male Population | 8,197 | 1.3% |
| Female Population | 7,951 | 1.7% |
Male population 50.76%
Female population 49.24%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36 | 0.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 14,799 | 1.4% |
| Citizen not US Born | 877 | 5.0% |
| Not Citizen | 472 | -1.7% |
Citizen US Born 91.65%
Citizen not US Born 5.43%
Not Citizen 2.92%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 83 | -2.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 907 | 7.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 728 | -0.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 924 | 1.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 13,317 | 1.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.52%
Moved from Same County 5.68%
Moved from Same State 4.56%
Moved from Different State 5.79%
Same House as Last Year 83.45%
What are the employment statistics in Goose Creek?
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White-collar workers make up 72.75% of the working population in Goose Creek, while blue-collar employees account for 27.25%. There are also 677 entrepreneurs in Goose Creek (9.02% of the workforce); 4,989 workers employed in private companies (66.48%); and 1,484 people working in governmental institutions (19.77%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 5,459 | 2.4% |
| Blue Collar | 2,045 | 3.6% |
White Collar 72.75%
Blue Collar 27.25%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 677 | 4.6% |
| Private Companies | 4,989 | 2.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,484 | 2.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 355 | 5.3% |
Self Employees 9.02%
Private Companies 66.48%
Governmental Workers 19.77%
Not for Profit Companies 4.73%
How many households are there in Goose Creek?
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There are a total of 5,841 households in Goose Creek, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 71.84% of these Goose Creek households, while non-family units account for the remaining 28.15%. Additionally, 34.14% of households have children and 65.86% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 5,841 | 1.3% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 0.8% |
| Family Households | 4,196 | 0.6% |
| Non-family Households | 1,644 | 2.9% |
Family Households 71.84%
Non-family Households 28.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,994 | -1.1% |
| Households without Children | 3,847 | 2.5% |
Households with Children 34.14%
Households without Children 65.86%
What are the median and average incomes in Goose Creek?
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The average annual household income in Goose Creek is $92,755, while the median household income sits at $77,782 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $84,587, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $87,758. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $67,336 and $61,824, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $92,755 | 11.4% |
| Median Household Income | $77,782 | 11.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,356 | -7.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 14,098 | 2.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Goose Creek?
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There are 6,220 housing units in Goose Creek, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1996. Of the 5,841 occupied housing units in Goose Creek, 74.85% are owner-occupied, while 25.15% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.89% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $254,050. In general, housing costs reach $1,248 per month in Goose Creek.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.89% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $254,050. In general, housing costs reach $1,248 per month in Goose Creek.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 6,220 | 0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1996 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 42 | -16.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 70 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 127 | -11.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 492 | -5.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 775 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,154 | -3.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,083 | 3.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,342 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,084 | 6.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 51 | 292.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,841 | 1.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,372 | 3.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,469 | -4.2% |
Owner Occupied 74.85%
Renter Occupied 25.15%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,012 | 2.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,360 | 4.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $254,050 | 19.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $213,700 | 18.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,248 | 10.5% |
With Mortgage 68.89%
Without Mortgage 31.11%
What is the level of education in Goose Creek?
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Approximately 38.09% of the population in Goose Creek holds a high school degree (that's 4,951 residents), while 29.21% have attained a college certificate (3,796 locals) and 14.05% have a bachelor's degree (1,826 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 301 | -13.0% |
| Some High School | 4,951 | 1.2% |
| Some College | 3,796 | 3.3% |
| Associate Degree | 1,290 | 3.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,826 | 9.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 833 | 1.1% |
No High School 2.32%
Some High School 38.09%
Some College 29.21%
Associate Degree 9.93%
Bachelor's Degree 14.05%
Graduate Degree 6.41%
What is the marital status of Goose Creek residents?
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A total of 4,270 people in Goose Creek have never been married (which represents 32.08% of the total population), while 6,730 of them are wedded (50.56%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 345 (2.59%) and 1,378 (10.35%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 4,270 | 4.1% |
| Married | 6,730 | 0.6% |
| Separated | 345 | -7.5% |
| Widowed | 589 | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 1,378 | 3.6% |
Never Married 32.08%
Married 50.56%
Separated 2.59%
Widowed 4.42%
Divorced 10.35%
What are the most common means of transportation in Goose Creek?
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The top three means of transportation people in Goose Creek use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 7,126 residents commute by car, 285 prefer going to work by walking and 25 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 7,126 | 1.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 25 | -7.4% |
| Ferryboat | 2 | 100.0% |
| Bicycle | 2 | -83.3% |
| Motorcycle | 18 | 50.0% |
| TaxiCab | 5 | -28.6% |
| Walk | 285 | -1.4% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
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