Goose Creek, South Carolina

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Goose Creek, South Carolina
settlement_type = City
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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = South Carolina
subdivision_type2 = Counties
subdivision_name2 = Berkeley, Charleston

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area_total_km2 = 84.1
area_land_km2 = 82.1
area_water_km2 = 2.0
area_total_sq_mi = 32.5
area_land_sq_mi = 31.7
area_water_sq_mi = 0.8

population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 29208
population_density_km2 = 355.8
population_density_sq_mi = 921.6

timezone = Eastern (EST)
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elevation_m = 14
elevation_ft = 46
latd = 32 |latm = 59 |lats = 44 |latNS = N
longd = 80 |longm = 1 |longs = 44 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 29445
area_code = 843
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blank_info = 45-29815GR|2
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Goose Creek is a city in Berkeley and Charleston counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The population was 29,208 at the 2000 census. It has a ZIP code of 29445. As defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, Goose Creek is included within the Charleston-North Charleston Urbanized Area and the larger Charleston–North Charleston Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Goose Creek is located at coor dms|32|59|44|N|80|1|44|W|city (32.995522, -80.028915).GR|1

According to the Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 32.5 square miles (84.1 km²), of which, 31.7 square miles (82.1 km²) of it is land and 0.8 square miles (2.0 km²) of it (2.37%) is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 29,208 people, 8,947 households, and 7,443 families residing in the city. The population density was 921.6 people per square mile (355.9/km²). There were 9,482 housing units at an average density of 299.2/sq mi (115.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 78.50% White, 14.22% African American, 0.59% Native American, 2.66% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 1.56% from other races, and 2.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.05% of the population.

There were 8,947 households out of which 49.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.8% were non-families. 12.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the city the population was spread out with 29.6% under the age of 18, 18.2% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 15.4% from 45 to 64, and 4.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females there were 115.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $45,919, and the median income for a family was $47,937. Males had a median income of $31,965 versus $23,754 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,905. About 5.8% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under the age of 18 and 7.3% of those 65 and older.

History

Although the city of Goose Creek was established in 1961, [ [http://www.cityofgoosecreek.com/?catID=15195 About Goose Creek] , City of Goose Creek.] its history dates back many centuries. In early colonial times the term "Goose Creek men" was used for a group of colonists, mostly settled a few miles west of Charleston near a stream called Goose Creek. The Goose Creek men became leaders of the early Indian trade, and by the 1690s many held important offices in the colonial government. At first the Goose Creek men dealt mainly in Indian slaves, while later the deerskin trade dominated. Several colonial governors were Goose Creek men, such as James Moore. [cite book |last= Oatis |first= Steven J. |title= A Colonial Complex: South Carolina's Frontiers in the Era of the Yamasee War, 1680-1730 |year= 2004 |publisher= University of Nebraska Press |isbn= 0-8032-3575-5] [ [http://www.cityofgoosecreek.com/?id=75668&action=detail&catID=15201&parentID=15195 Overview of the History of Goose Creek] , City of Goose Creek.]

Military presence

Naval nuclear field 'A' school and Naval Nuclear Power School, as well as the [https://www.npdc.navy.mil/nptu/] Nuclear Power Training Unit, and SPAWAR are located in Goose Creek and Hanahan on the Naval Weapons Station Charleston. Nuclear submarines and submarine tenders were based at the Naval Weapons Station (NWS) in Goose Creek until the early 1990's, at which time they were homeported at other naval bases on the Atlantic coast due to a "reduction in force" (RIF) of US military and naval bases. Large portions of the Weapons Station were closed in the early 90's due to the RIF. Charleston Naval Shipyard (CNSY) was also closed due to the "reduction in force", and is now largely owned by the City of North Charleston and private companies.

Religious groups

A wide variety of Christian denominations can be found within the Goose Creek city limits. Prominent churches include Metro North Church, PCA, St. Timothy's Luthern Church, various Baptist AME churches, St. Mary's Episcopal Mission, and Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic church.

Police force

The Goose Creek Police Department is housed at the Marguerite H. Brown Municipal Center, along with the City Hall and Municipal Court, and is an active department within the community of Goose Creek. The Goose Creek Police Department is a CALEA accredited agency and works to maintain a good relationship with the citizens using the 'community policing' method.

Recreation department

The Goose Creek Recreation Department is active within the community and provides sports on the recreational level in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, and gymnastics. Most participants in these recreational sports are children, however, recreational sports are available to adults as well.

References

External links

* [http://www.cityofgoosecreek.com City website]
* [http://www.goosecreekrecreation.com Goose Creek Recreation Commission]
* [http://www.creeksidesc.com Goose Creek Community Information]
* [http://www.mapquest.com/maps/goose+creek+sc/ Goose Creek mapquest]
* [http://www.travelerofcharleston.com Charleston SC Visitor & Vacation Guide - Traveler of Charleston]