Georgetown is a neighborhood of 11,540 people in Washington. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $1,482,250. Renters pay $3,333 a month at the median. The poverty rate is 34.3%, above the 12.5% national rate. Households take in $143,018 a year at the median, 74% more than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Georgetown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
11,540
Population density
9,374 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.23 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$143,018
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$102,612
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade0.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,482,250
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,333
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.0%
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.68 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(8,043)
Black4.1%(477)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(1,278)
Asian9.5%(1,102)
Other5.5%(640)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(8,043)
Black4.1%(477)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(1,278)
Asian9.5%(1,102)
Other5.5%(640)
Diversity Score
61
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia?
Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia has about 11,540 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia?
The typical household in Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $143,018 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?
In Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $1,482,250, and the typical rent is about $3,333 a month.
How educated are people in Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 68.9% of adults age 25 and over in Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia?
About 34.3% of people in Georgetown, Washington, District of Columbia live below the federal poverty line.
