Population 8,257 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Georgetown
Household size in Georgetown
| Period | Georgetown | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.00 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.85 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.34 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Georgetown average 2.65 people, the same as the country as a whole. The typical household here is bigger than in the Boston area as a whole, where it has 2.55 people. Household size has dropped from 3.00 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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
| Period | Georgetown | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.7 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.6 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.7 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Georgetown is 43.7 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.8, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the northeast.
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
| Period | Georgetown | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.9% of households in Georgetown, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points, even as the national share fell. Georgetown has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Massachusetts cities.
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
Renters in Georgetown
| Period | Georgetown | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Georgetown 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, 19.7% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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
| Period | Georgetown | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.2% of homes in Georgetown are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have a lower vacancy rate.
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
| Period | Georgetown | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Georgetown are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in the Boston area overall, where the median home dates to 1964. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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
| Period | Georgetown | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,000 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,306 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,653 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,900 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$900 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
The median renter in Georgetown pays $1,900 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the wider Boston area ($2,051). Rent has climbed $900 a month since 2006–10, up 90%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 36.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Georgetown
| Period | Georgetown | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.8% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 49.4% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.7% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.9% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Georgetown is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (56.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center 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
| Period | Georgetown | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.4% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.4% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Georgetown: 98.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Georgetown has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Massachusetts cities.
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
| Period | Georgetown | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Georgetown has been low: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only three of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | 2.65 | 43.7 | 4.9% | 16.0% | 2.2% | 1978 | $1,900 | 56.9% | 98.0% | 1.6% |
| East Boxford | 2.30 | 47.0 | 11.2% | 16.7% | 9.2% | 1960 | $1,783 | 54.7% | 99.2% | 4.5% |
| Groveland | 2.58 | 45.1 | 4.1% | 9.6% | 7.8% | 1975 | $1,773 | 45.7% | 96.1% | 6.0% |
| Byfield | 2.52 | 50.0 | 9.3% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 1986 | $1,781 | 56.9% | 96.2% | 2.1% |
| Boxford | 3.00 | 47.9 | 4.4% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 1978 | $877 | 71.1% | 98.6% | 2.4% |
| Rowley | 2.57 | 48.3 | 8.6% | 18.4% | 5.2% | 1973 | $1,706 | 56.9% | 99.6% | 3.5% |
| West Newbury | 2.73 | 49.3 | 6.1% | 4.6% | 6.4% | 1983 | $1,769 | 64.4% | 98.5% | 2.4% |
| Topsfield | 3.00 | 42.6 | 5.0% | 9.3% | 4.6% | 1970 | $1,057 | 71.5% | 97.5% | 2.1% |
| Haverhill | 2.59 | 40.7 | 13.9% | 37.2% | 5.8% | 1961 | $1,643 | 32.1% | 90.2% | 5.9% |
| Ipswich | 2.45 | 47.6 | 5.4% | 26.3% | 8.7% | 1960 | $1,662 | 60.4% | 98.6% | 2.5% |
| North Andover | 2.67 | 41.6 | 9.0% | 32.3% | 5.9% | 1976 | $2,450 | 61.4% | 96.6% | 3.4% |
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. 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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