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Crime in Goose Creek summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Goose Creek. Key points include:
There were 866 total crimes in Goose Creek in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Goose Creek is 1,721.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Goose Creek is 256.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Goose Creek is 1,465.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Goose Creek is -18.75% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Goose Creek Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Goose Creek / 100k People |
South Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 866 | 1,721.9 | 2,402.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 129 | 256.5 | 436.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 4 | 8.0 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 15 | 29.8 | 35.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 92 | 182.9 | 357.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 737 | 1,465.4 | 1,965.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 127 | 252.5 | 282.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 545 | 1,083.6 | 1,468.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 65 | 129.2 | 215.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Goose Creek summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Goose Creek. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Goose Creek is 104 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Goose Creek is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Goose Creek is $318,055.
The median income in Goose Creek is $88,178.
Goose Creek's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Goose Creek Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Goose Creek | South Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 92 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 120 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 97 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Goose Creek, SC Weather
The average high in Goose Creek is 75.9° and the average low is 54.6°.
There are 73.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Goose Creek |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Goose Creek Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Goose Creek
The current population in Goose Creek is 48,078. The population has increased 38.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48,078 | 2.4% |
| 2023 | 46,964 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 45,858 | 3.0% |
| 2021 | 44,502 | 3.6% |
| 2020 | 42,944 | 2.3% |
| 2019 | 41,978 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 41,339 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 41,040 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 40,553 | 2.9% |
| 2015 | 39,408 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 38,545 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 37,677 | 3.1% |
| 2012 | 36,536 | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 35,549 | 2.3% |
| 2010 | 34,765 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Goose Creek
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Goose Creek is:
56.8% White with 27,293 White residents.
23.0% African American with 11,040 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 82 American Indian residents.
3.3% Asian with 1,587 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 30 Hawaiian residents.
1.1% Other with 505 Other residents.
5.0% Two Or More with 2,400 Two Or More residents.
10.7% Hispanic with 5,141 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Goose Creek | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.8% | 61.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 23.0% | 24.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.7% | 7.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Goose Creek
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Goose Creek is 49.9% female with 23,968 female residents.
Goose Creek is 50.1% male with 24,110 male residents.
| Gender | Goose Creek | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Goose Creek for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Goose Creek completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Goose Creek completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Goose Creek completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Goose Creek completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Goose Creek completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Goose Creek completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Goose Creek completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Goose Creek completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Goose Creek completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Goose Creek | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Goose Creek, South Carolina
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3.9% of households in Goose Creek earn Less than $10,000.
1.6% of households in Goose Creek earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.2% of households in Goose Creek earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.3% of households in Goose Creek earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.5% of households in Goose Creek earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.1% of households in Goose Creek earn $50,000 to $74,999.
19.2% of households in Goose Creek earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.7% of households in Goose Creek earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.7% of households in Goose Creek earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.0% of households in Goose Creek earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Goose Creek | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.2% | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.3% | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.5% | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.1% | 17.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.7% | 16.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.7% | 8.0% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.0% | 8.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
