Population 64,811 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Georgetown County
Household size in Georgetown County
| Period | Georgetown County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Georgetown County run small, averaging 2.44 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.67 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Georgetown County
| Period | Georgetown County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.7 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.7 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.9 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.8 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
Georgetown County skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.7, in line with the national trend. Only one other South Carolina county is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Georgetown County
| Period | Georgetown County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Georgetown County than nationally: 10.0%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Georgetown County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of South Carolina counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Georgetown County
Renters in Georgetown County
| Period | Georgetown County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.7% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.6 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Georgetown County is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 51.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 9.6 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Georgetown County
| Period | Georgetown County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.2% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Georgetown County: 22.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Georgetown County
| Period | Georgetown County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Georgetown County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Georgetown County
| Period | Georgetown County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $801 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $850 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $941 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,274 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$473 | +$514 | +$606 |
The median renter in Georgetown County pays $1,274 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $473 a month since 2006–10, up 59%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Georgetown County
Bachelor's degrees in Georgetown County
| Period | Georgetown County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.6% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.3% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly a third of adults 25 and older in Georgetown County (32.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.7 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Georgetown County
| Period | Georgetown County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.0% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.7% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.5% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Georgetown County have finished high school (91.5%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 7.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Georgetown County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of South Carolina counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Georgetown County
| Period | Georgetown County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Georgetown County than nationally: unemployment was 4.2%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 7.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Georgetown County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown County | 2.44 | 50.8 | 10.0% | 16.0% | 22.6% | 1991 | $1,274 | 32.3% | 91.5% | 4.2% |
| Orangeburg County | 2.45 | 42.0 | 18.0% | 33.0% | 20.7% | 1981 | $883 | 20.2% | 84.8% | 8.6% |
| Aiken County | 2.52 | 42.4 | 12.2% | 23.5% | 12.7% | 1988 | $1,116 | 31.7% | 90.3% | 6.0% |
| Richmond County | 2.73 | 37.2 | 19.2% | 48.8% | 16.8% | 1982 | $1,226 | 25.2% | 87.3% | 9.2% |
| Columbia County | 2.99 | 38.2 | 13.6% | 21.9% | 11.0% | 1999 | $1,623 | 38.5% | 92.5% | 4.6% |
| McDuffie County | 2.69 | 41.1 | 16.1% | 35.0% | 13.8% | 1986 | $884 | 17.8% | 86.7% | 1.9% |
| Warren County | 2.41 | 44.7 | 12.7% | 27.8% | 18.7% | 1980 | $682 | 12.6% | 77.6% | 10.4% |
| Taliaferro County | 2.71 | 46.3 | 20.9% | 17.9% | 36.4% | 1975 | $657 | 11.9% | 87.4% | 5.4% |
| Greene County | 2.48 | 53.2 | 11.5% | 22.1% | 21.9% | 1988 | $1,358 | 36.9% | 88.8% | 3.8% |
| Putnam County | 2.23 | 47.6 | 8.9% | 19.1% | 19.5% | 1988 | $1,240 | 31.6% | 86.6% | 3.6% |
| Jasper County | 2.67 | 42.0 | 13.2% | 14.4% | 9.2% | 1993 | $1,129 | 19.7% | 89.9% | 7.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Georgetown County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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