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Georgetown

Georgia · 2,235 residents · 151.237 sq mi
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Georgetown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,394. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $70,200. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

2,235
−2%since 2019
from 2,289 in 2019
2009 – 2025
15 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 15 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
53.7
+14%since 2019
from 47.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20092024
2K2K2K3K3K200920202024Georgetown
20242K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,394
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $26,667 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
$22,827
+22%since 2019
from $18,639 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 15.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
14.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 20.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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

$70,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $59,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
$661
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $709 in 2019
US average: $1,124
77.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2019
from 70.2% in 2019
22.4% rent
2.0
−9%since 2019
from 2.2 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic37%(848)
Black51.9%(1,188)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(17)
Asian7.3%(168)
Other3%(68)
Diversity Score73.4%(1,680)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(1,190)
Black41%(917)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(31)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other3.4%(75)
Diversity Score67.8%(1,516)
68
−8%since 2019
from 73 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 64.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
4.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.3 min
+10%since 2019
from 26.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
85.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 79.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
9.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

21.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2019
from 6.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
44.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 46.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
21.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 14.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

50.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.5% in 2019
49.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 52.5% in 2019
5.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
24.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 23.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Georgetown, Georgia?

Georgetown, Georgia has about 2,235 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Georgetown, Georgia?

The typical household in Georgetown, Georgia earns about $34,394 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Georgetown, Georgia expensive?

In Georgetown, Georgia, the median home is worth about $70,200, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Georgetown, Georgia?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Georgetown, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Georgetown, Georgia?

About 14.3% of people in Georgetown, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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