Georgetown County, South Carolina Population 2022
Georgetown County, South Carolina's estimated population is 64,024 with a growth rate of 0.70% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Georgetown County, South Carolina is the 24th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 Population was 60,327 and has seen a growth of 6.13% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 22,122 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 22,938 | 816 | 3.69% |
| 1810 | 15,679 | -7,259 | -31.65% |
| 1820 | 17,603 | 1,924 | 12.27% |
| 1830 | 19,943 | 2,340 | 13.29% |
| 1840 | 18,274 | -1,669 | -8.37% |
| 1850 | 20,647 | 2,373 | 12.99% |
| 1860 | 21,305 | 658 | 3.19% |
| 1870 | 16,161 | -5,144 | -24.14% |
| 1880 | 19,613 | 3,452 | 21.36% |
| 1890 | 20,857 | 1,244 | 6.34% |
| 1900 | 22,846 | 1,989 | 9.54% |
| 1910 | 22,270 | -576 | -2.52% |
| 1920 | 21,716 | -554 | -2.49% |
| 1930 | 21,738 | 22 | 0.10% |
| 1940 | 26,352 | 4,614 | 21.23% |
| 1950 | 31,762 | 5,410 | 20.53% |
| 1960 | 34,798 | 3,036 | 9.56% |
| 1970 | 33,500 | -1,298 | -3.73% |
| 1980 | 42,461 | 8,961 | 26.75% |
| 1990 | 46,302 | 3,841 | 9.05% |
| 2010 | 60,327 | 14,025 | 30.29% |
| 2011 | 60,173 | -154 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 60,232 | 59 | 0.10% |
| 2013 | 60,476 | 244 | 0.41% |
| 2014 | 60,825 | 349 | 0.58% |
| 2015 | 61,456 | 631 | 1.04% |
| 2016 | 61,565 | 109 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 61,826 | 261 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 62,232 | 406 | 0.66% |
| 2019 | 62,680 | 448 | 0.72% |
| 2020 | 63,128 | 448 | 0.71% |
| 2021 | 63,576 | 448 | 0.71% |
| 2022 | 64,024 | 448 | 0.70% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,315 | 64.87% |
| Black or African American | 19,105 | 30.74% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 80 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 291 | 0.47% |
| Some Other Race | 1,507 | 2.42% |
| Two or More Races | 852 | 1.37% |
Georgetown County, South Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 25,758 | 2.39 | 79.8 |
| Married | 12,860 | 2.81 | 87.4 |
| Male | 1,189 | 3.28 | 72.7 |
| Female | 3,586 | 3.47 | 63.3 |
| Non Family | 8,123 | 1.11 | 76.1 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,547 | 3.33% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,487 | 7.50% |
| High School Graduate | 12,616 | 27.14% |
| Some College | 10,504 | 22.60% |
| Associates Degree | 4,517 | 9.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 8,398 | 18.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,416 | 11.65% |
Georgetown County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 218 | 174 | 109 |
| 2+ Races | 427 | 339 | 177 |
| White | 31,964 | 29,569 | 12,003 |
| Native American | 80 | 58 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 961 | 439 | 179 |
| Black | 12,965 | 10,989 | 1,414 |
| Other Race | 668 | 202 | 48 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.51%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50.00%.
$30,896
Average Earnings
$37,133
Average Male
$25,898
Average Female
Georgetown County, South Carolina Language by Age
Georgetown County, South Carolina Language
96.44% of Georgetown County, South Carolina residents speak only English, while 3.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.51% of the population.
Georgetown County, South Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 80 | 32 | 40.00% |
| Multiple | 848 | 330 | 38.92% |
| Black | 18,873 | 5,196 | 27.53% |
| Asian | 291 | 62 | 21.31% |
| White | 39,755 | 3,954 | 9.95% |
| Other | 364 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 1,908 | 369 | 19.34% |
16.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.21%
Male Poverty Rate
17.87%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Georgetown County, South Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Georgetown County, South Carolina is Native, with 40.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Georgetown County, South Carolina is Hispanic, with 19.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.61%.
Georgetown County, South Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.4%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Georgetown County, South Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Georgetown County, South Carolina Marriage
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.
Georgetown County, South Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,573 | 10.39% |
| Black | 1,222 | 8.30% |
| Native American | 9 | 11.25% |
| 2+ Races | 97 | 21.00% |
| Hispanic | 114 | 9.19% |
Georgetown County, South Carolina Veterans by Education
7.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
58.72%
Born in Georgetown County, South Carolina
97.21%
Native Born
2.79%
Foreign Born
1.49%
Non Citizen
1.30%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.21% of Georgetown County, South Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 58.72% having been born in South Carolina. 1.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990