Goose Creek, SC Demographics

A map of Goose Creek's Population by Race

Goose Creek, South Carolina had a population of 45,946 in 2020. It was 58.3% White, 21.4% Black, 3.4% Asian, 9.5% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 5.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Goose Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Goose Creek is the 8th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Goose Creek's White Population

26,795 residents of Goose Creek identify as White, or 58.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Goose Creek roughly similar to the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Goose Creek is ranked #258 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Goose Creek is more White than neighboring Ladson (49.1% White), and North Charleston (37.9% White). Goose Creek is less White than neighboring Hanahan (64.6% White), Pimlico (90.8% White), and Sangaree (60.8% White).

Goose Creek's Black Population

9,850 residents of Goose Creek identify as Black, or 21.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Goose Creek roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Goose Creek is ranked #258 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Goose Creek is more Black than neighboring Hanahan (11.8% Black), and Pimlico (2.1% Black). Goose Creek is less Black than neighboring Ladson (26% Black), North Charleston (40.2% Black), and Sangaree (22% Black).

Goose Creek's Asian Population

1,585 residents of Goose Creek identify as Asian, or 3.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Goose Creek roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Goose Creek is ranked #23 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Goose Creek is more Asian than neighboring Ladson (2.6% Asian), North Charleston (2.9% Asian), Pimlico (0.2% Asian), and Sangaree (1.1% Asian). Goose Creek is less Asian than neighboring Hanahan (4.3% Asian).

Goose Creek's Hispanic Population

4,349 residents of Goose Creek identify as Hispanic, or 9.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Goose Creek roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Goose Creek is ranked #79 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Goose Creek is more Hispanic than neighboring Pimlico (2.6% Hispanic), and Sangaree (9.3% Hispanic). Goose Creek is less Hispanic than neighboring Hanahan (13.1% Hispanic), Ladson (15.8% Hispanic), and North Charleston (14% Hispanic).

Goose Creek's Native American/Other Population

736 residents of Goose Creek identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Goose Creek roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Goose Creek is ranked #39 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Goose Creek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hanahan (1.1% Native American/Other), Ladson (1.4% Native American/Other), North Charleston (1% Native American/Other), Pimlico (0.2% Native American/Other), and Sangaree (1.2% Native American/Other).

Goose Creek's Multiracial Population

2,631 residents of Goose Creek identify as Multiracial, or 5.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Goose Creek roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Goose Creek is ranked #39 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Goose Creek is more Multiracial than neighboring Hanahan (5% Multiracial), Ladson (5.1% Multiracial), North Charleston (4% Multiracial), Pimlico (4% Multiracial), and Sangaree (5.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.