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Georgetown CDP (Luzerne County)

Pennsylvania · 1,723 residents · 0.844 sq mi
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Georgetown CDP (Luzerne County) has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,250. Population has declined 10% since 2019. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,200. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
1,723
−10%since 2019
from 1,909 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,041 / sq mi
−10%since 2019
from 2,262 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+11%since 2019
from 41.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K201020202024Georgetown CDP (Luzerne County)
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,250
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $48,500 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,679
+12%since 2019
from $24,784 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 30.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2019
from 18.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$84,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $84,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$723
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $853 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2019
from 73.9% in 2019
38.2% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−20%since 2019
from 1.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic74%(1,412)
Black1.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(234)
Asian5.9%(112)
Other6.8%(130)
Diversity Score53.7%(1,025)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(1,468)
Black3%(52)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(125)
Asian1.3%(22)
Other10.2%(176)
Diversity Score43.8%(755)
Diversity Score
44
−18%since 2019
from 54 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 90.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+1%since 2019
from 23.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 71.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 13.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 65.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 58.1% in 2019
Female
46.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 41.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Georgetown CDP (Luzerne County), Pennsylvania has about 1,723 residents according to the 2020 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 $60,250 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 $84,200, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

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

About 14.1% 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 7.0% of people in Georgetown CDP (Luzerne County), Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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