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Georgetown

Texas · 47,400 residents · 58.146 sq mi
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Georgetown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,888. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2000. Median home value is $178,100. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% 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
47,400
+67%since 2000
from 28,339 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
815 / sq mi
+67%since 2000
from 487 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+19%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K29K50K72K93K1990201020202024Georgetown
202486K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,888
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,098 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,618
+22%since 2000
from $24,287 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$910
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.9%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+14%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(21,763)
Black3.3%(932)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(5,121)
Asian0.7%(188)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.2%(12,804)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(34,188)
Black3.4%(1,620)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(10,317)
Asian1%(481)
Other1.9%(882)
Diversity Score54.1%(25,649)
Diversity Score
54
+20%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 36.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.1%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.4%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Georgetown, Texas?

Georgetown, Texas has about 47,400 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Georgetown, Texas?

The typical household in Georgetown, Texas earns about $60,888 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 $178,100, and the typical rent is about $910 a month.

How educated are people in Georgetown, Texas?

About 37.3% 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 9.5% 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 32,558 residents, a change of about 219 percent over that period.

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