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Georgetown

Arkansas · 81 residents · 0.289 sq mi
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Georgetown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,344. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 45 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $51,000. With a median age of 55.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 65% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
81
−36%since 2000
from 126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
280 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.2
+28%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3159871141421990201020202024Georgetown
202440
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,344
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$11,212
+35%since 2000
from $8,283 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing12%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,000
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
79.5%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
20.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+77%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(79)
Black1.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(3)
Diversity Score12.7%(10)
Diversity Score
13
+33%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.1%
+33.3 ptssince 2000
from 39.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
49.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 31.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 41.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.0%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−61.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Georgetown, Arkansas?

Georgetown, Arkansas has about 81 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Georgetown, Arkansas?

The typical household in Georgetown, Arkansas earns about $17,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Georgetown, Arkansas expensive?

In Georgetown, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $51,000.

How educated are people in Georgetown, Arkansas?

About 1.3% 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 39.4% 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 29 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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