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Georgetown CDP (Luzerne County)

Pennsylvania · 1,880 residents · 0.844 sq mi
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Georgetown CDP (Luzerne County) has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,821. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $117,700. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% 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
1,880
−4%since 2023
from 1,953 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,227 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 2,314 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
−2%since 2023
from 47.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K201020202024Georgetown CDP (Luzerne County)
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,821
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $57,000 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,947
+10%since 2023
from $34,450 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 37.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+5%since 2023
from 0.369 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance16.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$117,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $96,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,089
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,079 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 65.4% in 2023
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+16%since 2023
from 1.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(1,617)
Black10%(195)
Hispanic / Latino4%(78)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(63)
Diversity Score37.7%(737)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(1,571)
Black9.8%(184)
Hispanic / Latino3%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(68)
Diversity Score36.2%(681)
Diversity Score
36
−4%since 2023
from 38 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+9%since 2023
from 20.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 74.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
Female
42.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 73.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 98.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Georgetown CDP (Luzerne County), Pennsylvania?

Georgetown CDP (Luzerne County), Pennsylvania has about 1,880 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Georgetown CDP (Luzerne County), Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Georgetown CDP (Luzerne County), Pennsylvania earns about $59,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Georgetown CDP (Luzerne County), Pennsylvania expensive?

In Georgetown CDP (Luzerne County), Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $117,700, and the typical rent is about $1,089 a month.

How educated are people in Georgetown CDP (Luzerne County), Pennsylvania?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Georgetown CDP (Luzerne County), Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Georgetown CDP (Luzerne County), Pennsylvania?

About 5.4% of people in Georgetown CDP (Luzerne County), Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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