Goose Creek, SC population by race
The table below shows Goose Creek's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29,496 | 64.32% |
| Black or African American | 9,570 | 20.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 145 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 1,661 | 3.62% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.05% |
| Some other race | 1,947 | 4.25% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,014 | 6.57% |
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Goose Creek population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Goose Creek has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Goose Creek's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Goose Creek population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 64.32% are white, 20.87% are Black or African American, 0.32% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.62% are Asian, 0.05% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 4.25% are some other race and 6.57% are multiracial.
Goose Creek 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Goose Creek is White with a population of 29,496 (64.32% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 3,014 (6.57% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Goose Creek, SC
By ethnicity, 3,848 (8.39% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 42,010 (91.61% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Goose Creek, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 28,105 (66.90% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Goose Creek, SC Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Goose Creek's Non-Hispanic population.
Goose Creek Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 28,105 | 66.90% |
| Black or African American alone | 9,431 | 22.45% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 145 | 0.35% |
| Asian alone | 1,659 | 3.95% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 25 | 0.06% |
| Some other race alone | 343 | 0.82% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,302 | 5.48% |
Among the Hispanic population in Goose Creek, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1,634 (42.46% of the total Hispanic population).
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Goose Creek, SC Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Goose Creek's Hispanic population.
Goose Creek Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 1,191 | 30.95% |
| Puerto Rican | 784 | 20.37% |
| Cuban | 239 | 6.21% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 1,634 | 42.46% |
Things to know
What percentage of Goose Creek, SC is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 8.39% of Goose Creek population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Goose Creek, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 1,634 (42.46% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Goose Creek, SC have?
Goose Creek, SC has 9,570 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 20.87% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Goose Creek is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Goose Creek, SC?
With 91.61% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Goose Creek.
That being said, with a 20.87% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Goose Creek.
What is the majority race in Goose Creek, SC?
With a population of 29,496 (64.32% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Goose Creek.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Goose Creek, with 20.87% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
