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Georgetown

Illinois · 3,006 residents (2025 est.) · 1.616 sq mi
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Georgetown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,182. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 559 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,800. Households here earn about 30% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,069
−15%since 2000
from 3,628 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,899 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 2,245 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.9
+13%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,006 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Georgetown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,182
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,852 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,567
+93%since 2000
from $14,275 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
+4%since 2010
from 0.354 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$757
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−10%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(3,430)
Black2.7%(99)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(43)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(354)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(2,690)
Black4.2%(130)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(167)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(82)
Diversity Score28.3%(868)
Diversity Score
28
+190%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+63%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% 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
4.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.6%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+16.8 ptssince 2017
from 69.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Georgetown, Illinois?

Georgetown, Illinois has about 3,069 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Georgetown, Illinois?

The typical household in Georgetown, Illinois earns about $58,182 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Georgetown, Illinois expensive?

In Georgetown, Illinois, the median home is worth about $71,800, and the typical rent is about $757 a month.

How educated are people in Georgetown, Illinois?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Georgetown, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Georgetown, Illinois?

About 17.3% of people in Georgetown, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Georgetown, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Georgetown, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 609 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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