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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Georgetown

South Carolina · 8,950 residents · 6.992 sq mi
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Georgetown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,424. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $78,600. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,950
−6%since 1990
from 9,517 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,280 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 1,361 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+7%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Georgetown
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,424
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,257 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,568
+50%since 1990
from $9,689 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.1%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 29.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$446
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $335 in 1990
US average: $602
61.7%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 62.5% in 1990
38.3% rent
2.7
−13%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(4,307)
Black53.7%(5,111)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(49)
Asian0.9%(82)
Diversity Score64%(6,088)
2000
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(3,611)
Black56.7%(5,078)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(168)
Asian0.2%(22)
Diversity Score63.4%(5,674)
63
−1%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.2%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 63.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
−4%since 1990
from 16.8 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, South Carolina?

Georgetown, South Carolina has about 8,950 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Georgetown, South Carolina?

The typical household in Georgetown, South Carolina earns about $29,424 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Georgetown, South Carolina expensive?

In Georgetown, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $78,600, and the typical rent is about $446 a month.

How educated are people in Georgetown, South Carolina?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Georgetown, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Georgetown, South Carolina?

About 24.1% of people in Georgetown, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Georgetown, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Georgetown, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 567 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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