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Georgetown

Arkansas · 87 residents (2025 est.) · 0.289 sq mi
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Population has fallen 68% since 2000, a loss of 86 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 37.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40
−68%since 2000
from 126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
138 / sq mi
−68%since 2000
from 436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.3
+31%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:87 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3159871141421990201020202024Georgetown
202440
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$15,975
+93%since 2000
from $8,283 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 38.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
−5%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information45.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
48.3%
+40.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(121)
Black3.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(1)
Diversity Score37%(15)
Diversity Score
37
+286%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.4%
+44.6 ptssince 2000
from 39.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
−9%since 2000
from 31.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
28.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 41.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.1%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.9%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 33.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
53.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2017
from 53.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.1%
−15.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.9%
+15.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Georgetown, Arkansas?

Georgetown, Arkansas has about 40 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Georgetown, Arkansas?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Georgetown, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Georgetown, Arkansas?

About 37.5% of people in Georgetown, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Georgetown, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Georgetown, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 70 residents, a change of about -64 percent over that period.

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