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Georgetown

South Carolina · 9,163 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 $29,711. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $112,900. The poverty rate of 31.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,163
+2%since 2000
from 8,950 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,310 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
+5%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Georgetown
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,711
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,424 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,304
+19%since 2000
from $14,568 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.0%
−30.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
46.4% rent
Vacancy rate
25.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+42%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(3,611)
Black56.7%(5,078)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(168)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.4%(5,674)
2010
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(3,325)
Black56.3%(5,161)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(490)
Asian0.7%(60)
Other0.4%(39)
Diversity Score67.4%(6,178)
Diversity Score
67
+6%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+17%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
19.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.3%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Georgetown, South Carolina?

Georgetown, South Carolina has about 9,163 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Georgetown, South Carolina earns about $29,711 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 $112,900, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Georgetown, South Carolina?

About 19.0% 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 31.0% 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 354 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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