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Georgetown

Georgia · 11,916 residents · 8.181 sq mi
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Georgetown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,523. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $181,900. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% 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

Total population
11,916
+12%since 2000
from 10,599 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,457 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
+15%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K10K12K14K1990201020202024Georgetown
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,523
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,393 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,112
+46%since 2000
from $22,051 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,065
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $748 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
49.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+32%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(7,458)
Black19.7%(2,093)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(490)
Asian3.1%(325)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.8%(5,808)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(5,736)
Black33%(3,930)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(1,179)
Asian3.1%(374)
Other7.4%(883)
Diversity Score81.8%(9,743)
Diversity Score
82
+49%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+92%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.5%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−65.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Georgetown, Georgia?

Georgetown, Georgia has about 11,916 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 $61,523 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 $181,900, and the typical rent is about $1,065 a month.

How educated are people in Georgetown, Georgia?

About 37.0% 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 11.5% of people in Georgetown, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Georgetown, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Georgetown, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,362 residents, a change of about 115 percent over that period.

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

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