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Georgetown

California · 2,255 residents · 15.128 sq mi
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Georgetown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,389. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,293 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $309,800. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,255
+134%since 2000
from 962 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
149 / sq mi
+134%since 2000
from 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.4
+19%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5011K2K3K3K2000201020202024Georgetown
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,389
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,111 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,419
+113%since 2000
from $17,582 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
+32.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services17.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$309,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,514
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $641 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
20.6% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+5%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(890)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(36)
Asian1.4%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(123)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(1,783)
Black1.8%(40)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(232)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other1.7%(38)
Diversity Score33.5%(756)
Diversity Score
34
+163%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.5 min
+61%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 95.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 48.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.2%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
40.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Georgetown, California?

Georgetown, California has about 2,255 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Georgetown, California?

The typical household in Georgetown, California earns about $77,389 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Georgetown, California expensive?

In Georgetown, California, the median home is worth about $309,800, and the typical rent is about $1,514 a month.

How educated are people in Georgetown, California?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Georgetown, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Georgetown, California?

About 5.8% of people in Georgetown, California live below the federal poverty line.

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