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Georgetown

District of Columbia · Washington · 11,540 residents · 1.231 sq mi
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Georgetown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $143,018. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,482,250. The poverty rate of 34.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% more than the Washington median. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
10.4
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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)
Diversity Score61%(7,040)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.7%(8,043)
Black4.1%(477)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(1,278)
Asian9.5%(1,102)
Other5.5%(640)
Diversity Score61%(7,040)
Diversity Score
61
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
45.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
16.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
46.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
24.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
Female
55.0%
Foreign born
19.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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

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