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Georgetown

Minnesota · 86 residents (2025 est.) · 1.019 sq mi
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Georgetown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,750. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 53 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,000. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 53% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72
−42%since 2000
from 125 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
71 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.3
+33%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:86 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
35951552142741990201020202024Georgetown
202472
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,750
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,739
+80%since 2000
from $17,043 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+87%since 2010
from 0.216 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade46.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance21.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical21.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
12.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+91%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(120)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.8%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(63)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.3%(6)
Diversity Score28.2%(20)
Diversity Score
28
+261%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
96.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−35.1 ptssince 2011
from 86.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.3%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.2%
+18.6 ptssince 2012
from 3.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+26.8 ptssince 2017
from 65.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2016
from 92.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2016
from 7.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Georgetown, Minnesota?

Georgetown, Minnesota has about 72 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Georgetown, Minnesota?

The typical household in Georgetown, Minnesota earns about $41,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Georgetown, Minnesota expensive?

In Georgetown, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $115,000.

How educated are people in Georgetown, Minnesota?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Georgetown, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Georgetown, Minnesota?

About 16.7% of people in Georgetown, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Georgetown, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Georgetown, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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