Georgetown is a city located in Georgetown County South Carolina. Georgetown has a 2024 population of 8,820. Georgetown is currently growing at a rate of 1.22% annually and its population has increased by 5.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,396 in 2020.
The average household income in Georgetown is $64,094 with a poverty rate of 15.53%. The median age in Georgetown is 48.8 years: 48 years for males, and 50.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Georgetown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,348 | 51.36% |
| White | 3,823 | 45.16% |
| Other race | 121 | 1.43% |
| Two or more races | 119 | 1.41% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,670 | 2.22 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Married | 1,485 | 2.6 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Non Family | 1,343 | 1.05 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Female | 587 | 3.18 | 31.5 | 68.5 |
| Male | 255 | 3.95 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
68.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 464 | 7.23% |
| Associates Degree | 738 | 11.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,140 | 17.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 626 | 9.76% |
| High School Graduate | 1,944 | 30.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 157 | 2.45% |
| Some College | 1,347 | 20.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,431 | 2,969 | 728 |
| White | 2,881 | 2,723 | 1,006 |
| Hispanic | 112 | 98 | 19 |
| Other Race | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| Asian | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 6 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,804 | $55,903 | $46,534 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,775 | $0 | $48,700 |
| High School Graduate | $27,065 | $26,753 | $27,911 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,854 | $35,211 | $32,771 |
| Some College | $32,988 | $37,882 | $31,760 |
$32,854
Average Earnings
$35,211
Average Male
$32,771
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.5% of Georgetown residents speak only English, while 3.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,245 | 896 | 21.11% |
| White | 3,622 | 298 | 8.23% |
| Hispanic | 190 | 85 | 44.74% |
| Other | 121 | 49 | 40.5% |
| Native | 23 | 23 | 100% |
| Multiple | 119 | 1 | 0.84% |
15.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.17%
Male Poverty Rate
12.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Georgetown is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Georgetown is Multiple, with 0.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.82% |
| High School | 22.5% |
| Some College | 17.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 72% |
| Male Employed | 17.02% |
| Female Unemployed | 15.95% |
| Female Employed | 6.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,761 | $83,150 |
| Households | $50,000 | $64,094 |
| Married Families | $67,067 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,686 | $30,080 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.5%
Male Marriage Rate
38.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
621
Number of Veterans
594
Male Veterans
27
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 232 |
| First Gulf War | 201 |
| Second Gulf War | 140 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 246 |
| 65 to 74 | 172 |
| 35 to 54 | 112 |
| 75+ | 91 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 367 | 9.58% |
| White | 254 | 7.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
62.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.9%
Labor Force Participation
49.9%
Employment Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.55%
Born in Georgetown
95.29%
Native Born
4.71%
Foreign Born
2.11%
Non Citizen
2.6%
Naturalized
95.29% of Georgetown residents were born in the United States, with 68.55% having been born in South Carolina. 2.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,350 | 106 | 1.15% |
| 2028 | 9,244 | 106 | 1.16% |
| 2027 | 9,138 | 106 | 1.17% |
| 2026 | 9,032 | 106 | 1.19% |
| 2025 | 8,926 | 106 | 1.2% |
| 2024 | 8,820 | 106 | 1.22% |
| 2023 | 8,714 | 168 | 1.97% |
| 2022 | 8,546 | 164 | 1.96% |
| 2021 | 8,382 | -14 | -0.17% |
| 2020 | 8,396 | -447 | -5.05% |
| 2019 | 8,843 | -24 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 8,867 | -58 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 8,925 | -74 | -0.82% |
| 2016 | 8,999 | -72 | -0.79% |
| 2015 | 9,071 | 9 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 9,062 | -12 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 9,074 | -22 | -0.24% |
| 2012 | 9,096 | -50 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 9,146 | -65 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 9,211 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,950 | -567 | -5.96% |
| 1990 | 9,517 | -627 | -6.18% |
| 1980 | 10,144 | -305 | -2.92% |
| 1970 | 10,449 | -1,812 | -14.78% |
| 1960 | 12,261 | 6,257 | 104.21% |
| 1950 | 6,004 | 445 | 8.01% |
| 1940 | 5,559 | 477 | 9.39% |
| 1930 | 5,082 | 503 | 10.98% |
| 1920 | 4,579 | -951 | -17.2% |
| 1910 | 5,530 | 1,392 | 33.64% |
| 1900 | 4,138 | 1,243 | 42.94% |
| 1890 | 2,895 | 338 | 13.22% |
| 1880 | 2,557 | -6,793 | -72.65% |