Goose Creek, SC
Living in Goose Creek
Bikeability44
Walkability85
Commute51
Public Transit44
Affordability60
Public Safety48
Airports51
Hospitals51
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
42kPopulation+7.2k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black19%
Caucasian64%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate25%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$8.6k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military4%
Sales and office16%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked10%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$188kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
43%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$304 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity86%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Goose Creek
United States45
South Carolina43
Charleston Metro Area40
Berkeley County49
Property Crime in Goose Creek
United States48
South Carolina52
Charleston Metro Area48
Berkeley County52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 49 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Goose Creek
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding72
Tornado20
Coastal Flooding22
Hurricane Force Winds4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Goose Creek, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Goose Creek, SC
Crowfield Academy
1 miles, NW
Londonderry Christian Montessori
2 miles, NW
Northside Christian School
4 miles, S
Divine Redeemer School
5 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Goose Creek, SC
Charleston Southern University
3 miles, W
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
14 miles, S
Medical University of South Carolina
15 miles, S
College of Charleston
15 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Goose Creek, SC
Trident Medical Center
3 miles, SW
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
11 miles, S
Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital
13 miles, S
Musc Medical Center
15 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Goose Creek, SC
Myrtle Beach International Airport
79 miles, NE
Florence Regional Airport
84 miles, N
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
91 miles, NW