Goose Creek, South Carolina
Goose Creek: A city in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It is located on the Cooper River in the southeastern part of the state. Goose Creek is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Goose Creek Heritage Center and the Goose Creek Recreation Center.
About
Goose Creek is a city located in the county of Berkeley in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 35,938. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 44,972 inhabitants.
The city was created 63 years ago in 1960.
Quick Facts about Goose Creek
| Population : | 44,972 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Berkeley County |
| Postal code : | 29445 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 843 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.92% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.08% |
| Altitude : | 46 feet / 14 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1961 (63 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 07:31:13 (21st December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 20.09% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Goose Creek is located at 32°58'52"N 80°1'57"W (32.9810100, -80.0325900).
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Official website of Goose Creek
Demographics
The population of Goose Creek increased by 20.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 35,938 | - | census |
| 2011 | 37,655 | 4.56% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 38,802 | 2.96% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 39,657 | 2.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 40,310 | 1.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 40,569 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 41,111 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 41,807 | 1.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 42,822 | 2.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 43,665 | 1.93% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 44,972 | 2.91% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,499 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,055 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 28.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,245 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,095 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.0% |
| White only, percent : | 85.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 5.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 7.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 80.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 732 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.5% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $152,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,233 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $439 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $870 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,466 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.48 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,034 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,124 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 49,027 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,082 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $59,605 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,787 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 495 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 252 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 127 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 39 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 421 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 113 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 360 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 413.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.32 |
Best Things to Do in Goose Creek
1 Wannamaker North Trail
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2 Bushy Park Boat Landing
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3 Eubanks Park
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4 Marrington Plantation Trailhead
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5 Foster Creek Park
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Where ot Eat in Goose Creek
1 Waffle House
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2 Wayback Burgers
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3 Burger King
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4 Waffle House
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5 Dunkin'
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Where to Stay in Goose Creek
1 Days Inn by Wyndham Goose Creek
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2 Quality Inn Goose Creek - Charleston
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3 Econo Lodge
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4 Indigo Tours and Travel, LLC
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Other Places in Goose Creek
1 The City of Goose Creek
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2 Goose Creek City Fire Department Headquarters
201 Button Hall Ave, Goose Creek, SC 29445 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Goose Creek (6)
People born in Goose Creek, including professional baseball catcher Matt Wieters, baseball player Justin Smoak, Football Player Brandon Shell, .
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- Thomas Porcher Stoney (American politician) he was born in 16/12/1889
- Benjamin Smith (American merchant and politician) he was born in 02/09/1717
- Sean McPherson he was born in 23/11/1970
Schools in Goose Creek
College & universities near Goose Creek, SC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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| 441025 | Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston | Charleston (SC) | 29418 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Goose Creek, SC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHS | Charleston, South Carolina | 4565 Gaynor Avenue | RAIL |
| KTR | Kingstree | 101 East Main St. | RAIL |
| YEM | Yemassee | 9 Main Street | RAIL |
| DNK | Denmark | 200 West Baruch Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Goose Creek
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek Post Office | Goose Creek (SC) | 29445 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Goose Creek , Kentucky city in Kentucky, United States with a population of 304 people.
Other cities in Berkeley County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Berkeley County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hanahan | 28,280 | City in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Ladson | 13,790 | Census-designated place in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties in the U. |
| Moncks Corner | 12,497 | City in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Forest Acres | 10,269 | City in Richland County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Saint Stephen | 1,824 | Town in Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States |
| Bonneau | 493 | Town |
| Jamestown | 83 | Town in South Carolina, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Goose Creek distances to largest South Carolina cities
