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Georgetown

Illinois · 3,474 residents · 1.616 sq mi
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Georgetown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,639. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,100. Households here earn about 31% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,474
−4%since 2000
from 3,628 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,150 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,245 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+2%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Georgetown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,639
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,852 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,808
+25%since 2000
from $14,275 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$570
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+16%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(3,256)
Black2.9%(102)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(41)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(48)
Diversity Score13.3%(462)
Diversity Score
13
+36%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.1%
−49.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Georgetown, Illinois?

Georgetown, Illinois has about 3,474 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Georgetown, Illinois?

The typical household in Georgetown, Illinois earns about $38,639 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 $61,100, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Georgetown, Illinois?

About 8.5% 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 16.7% 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 204 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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