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Goose Creek, SC


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Goose Creek, South Carolina

Goose Creek, South Carolina, in Berkeley county, is 9 miles N of North Charleston, South Carolina (center to center) and 162 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city is considered part of the Charleston - North Charleston metropolitan area. Goose Creek has a population of 29,208.

The People and Families of Goose Creek

In Goose Creek, about 60% of adults are married. Goose Creek is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about Goose Creek is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Goose Creek had a median family income of $47,937. Goose Creek is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Goose Creek finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Goose Creek ($4,900). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Goose Creek are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Goose Creek Housing

About 63% of housing units in Goose Creek are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Goose Creek, 81% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Goose Creek are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Goose Creek strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyGoose Creek Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyGoose Creek Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 9%Goose Creek Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 16%Goose Creek People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 18%Goose Creek Median Family Income
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 18%Goose Creek Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 19%Goose Creek Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Goose Creek, SC

Comparing Goose Creek to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Racial Diversity68
Well-Paid Single Men27
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty710
People in Middle Class or Better59
Median Family Income59
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use14
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents61
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime79

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