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Georgetown

Illinois · 3,143 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 $49,708. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,400. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
3,143
−13%since 2000
from 3,628 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,945 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 2,245 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+7%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Georgetown
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,708
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,852 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,868
+102%since 2000
from $14,275 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.3%
US avg: 10%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
35.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(2,842)
Black2.9%(90)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(60)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other1.4%(45)
Diversity Score15.6%(491)
Diversity Score
16
+60%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+88%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Georgetown, Illinois?

Georgetown, Illinois has about 3,143 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Georgetown, Illinois?

The typical household in Georgetown, Illinois earns about $49,708 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 $68,400, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Georgetown, Illinois?

About 16.2% 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 11.9% 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 535 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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