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Georgetown

South Carolina · 8,403 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 $37,323. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,900. The poverty rate of 22.0% 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: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,403
−6%since 2000
from 8,950 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,202 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+23%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Georgetown
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,323
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,424 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,913
+50%since 2000
from $14,568 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
46.4% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+61%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.3%(3,387)
Black51.7%(4,342)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(409)
Asian0.7%(57)
Other5%(421)
Diversity Score73.4%(6,164)
Diversity Score
73
+16%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.9%
−65.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Georgetown, South Carolina?

Georgetown, South Carolina has about 8,403 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Georgetown, South Carolina earns about $37,323 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 $160,900, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in Georgetown, South Carolina?

About 22.6% 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 22.0% 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 1,114 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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