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Georgetown

Mississippi · 344 residents · 0.673 sq mi
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Georgetown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,781. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $24,400. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

344
+7%since 1990
from 321 in 1990
1990 – 2025
511 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 477 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.2
+29%since 1990
from 27.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2042523003483961990201020202024Georgetown
2024220
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,781
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,919
+145%since 1990
from $7,315 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.4%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 27.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$24,400
−34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$200
−39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
78.5%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 79.5% in 1990
21.5% rent
0.9
−51%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81%(260)
Black19%(61)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score38.5%(124)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(231)
Black29.9%(103)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score55.8%(192)
56
+45%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.3%
+19.4 ptssince 1990
from 53.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.9 min
+35%since 1990
from 25.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Georgetown, Mississippi?

Georgetown, Mississippi has about 344 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Georgetown, Mississippi?

The typical household in Georgetown, Mississippi earns about $25,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Georgetown, Mississippi expensive?

In Georgetown, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $24,400, and the typical rent is about $200 a month.

How educated are people in Georgetown, Mississippi?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Georgetown, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Georgetown, Mississippi?

About 22.4% of people in Georgetown, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Georgetown, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Georgetown, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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