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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Georgetown

Texas · 28,339 residents · 58.146 sq mi
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Georgetown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,098. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 91% since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $139,200. Households here earn about 35% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

28,339
+91%since 1990
from 14,842 in 1990
1990 – 2025
487 / sq mi
+91%since 1990
from 255 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+24%since 1990
from 29.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K29K50K72K93K1990201020202024Georgetown
202486K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,098
+58%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,953 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,287
+102%since 1990
from $12,048 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.2%
−10.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$139,200
+57%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$669
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $369 in 1990
US average: $602
68.7%
+14.6 ptssince 1990
from 54.1% in 1990
31.3% rent
2.6
−1%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(12,779)
Black5.2%(770)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(3,059)
Asian0.8%(117)
Diversity Score56.9%(8,441)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(21,763)
Black3.3%(932)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(5,121)
Asian0.7%(188)
Diversity Score45.2%(12,804)
45
−21%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.6%
+13.5 ptssince 1990
from 23.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.0%
+13.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.5%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
−6%since 1990
from 20.6 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, Texas?

Georgetown, Texas has about 28,339 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Georgetown, Texas?

The typical household in Georgetown, Texas earns about $54,098 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Georgetown, Texas expensive?

In Georgetown, Texas, the median home is worth about $139,200, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Georgetown, Texas?

About 36.6% of adults age 25 and over in Georgetown, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Georgetown, Texas?

About 7.2% of people in Georgetown, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Georgetown, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Georgetown, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13,497 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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

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