Population 22,182 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Georgetown
Household size in Georgetown
| Period | Georgetown | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.91 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.73 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.34 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
At 2.57 people per household, Georgetown sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.91, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the east.
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 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.0 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.2 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.9, Georgetown is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 40.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
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 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in seven households in Georgetown (13.7%), above the national share of 11.6%. Georgetown has a higher share of single-parent households than most South Carolina 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 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.4% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.2% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −11.8 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Georgetown is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About six in ten owners (58.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 11.8 points since 2006–10, 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
| Period | Georgetown | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Georgetown: 19.1% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.1 points, 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
| Period | Georgetown | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in Georgetown was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in South Carolina as a whole, where the median home dates to 1991. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south has the oldest housing.
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 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $714 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $733 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $825 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,044 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$329 | +$514 | +$606 |
The median renter in Georgetown pays $1,044 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $329 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the east.
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 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Georgetown: 22.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.1 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
| Period | Georgetown | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.5% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.0% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.7% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Georgetown is close to the national rate: 88.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 11.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in Georgetown is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in South Carolina overall (4.9%). Unemployment is down 7.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | 2.57 | 44.9 | 13.7% | 18.6% | 19.1% | 1983 | $1,044 | 22.8% | 88.9% | 5.9% |
| Kensington | 2.66 | 41.6 | 20.5% | 22.4% | 15.0% | 1987 | $1,298 | 24.7% | 96.7% | 1.1% |
| Simmonsville | 2.43 | 60.2 | 6.6% | 28.1% | 28.4% | 1980 | $1,095 | 21.2% | 84.9% | 0.9% |
| Graves | 2.35 | 46.0 | 5.5% | 9.2% | 23.2% | 1992 | $1,106 | 9.0% | 86.0% | 4.3% |
| Maryville | 2.41 | 60.8 | 3.5% | 26.5% | 26.6% | 1984 | $1,124 | 27.6% | 88.1% | 1.0% |
| Sampit | 2.52 | 40.0 | 14.5% | 10.3% | 21.4% | 1986 | $1,001 | 13.2% | 82.2% | 2.9% |
| Waverly Mills | 2.49 | 53.5 | 5.5% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 1997 | $1,244 | 57.0% | 97.4% | 2.3% |
| North Santee | 2.98 | 34.8 | 20.6% | 11.1% | 31.6% | 1984 | $918 | 28.4% | 93.4% | 1.8% |
| Pawleys Island | 2.19 | 60.0 | 4.7% | 12.5% | 29.8% | 1999 | $1,654 | 52.1% | 96.6% | 1.3% |
| North Litchfield Beach | 2.11 | 66.6 | 1.4% | 4.7% | 32.3% | 2006 | $2,363 | 75.1% | 100.0% | 4.3% |
| Andrews | 2.73 | 42.1 | 18.5% | 26.7% | 15.1% | 1987 | $738 | 11.4% | 83.8% | 2.5% |
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. 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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