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Georgetown, SC
City in Georgetown County, South Carolina.
Population
8,565
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,225
ZIP codes
0
Georgetown and its ZIP codes
Georgetown at a glance
- Georgetown is about 7 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 72nd among 474 cities and towns in South Carolina.
- The median household income is $56,981, 18% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,100 (35% below South Carolina) and median rent is $780 a month.
Local data for Georgetown, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Georgetown, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,981
Poverty rate
21.9%
Median home value
$168,100
Median rent
$780/mo
Homeownership
71.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.1%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (613), Italian Americans (277), German Americans (267).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Georgetown County. PPP loans are for Georgetown.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,879
24,861 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,003
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$636M
FY 2026, $10,024 per person
How people get to work
Georgetown, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled15.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.1%
- Worked from home2.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Georgetown, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
387
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,655
20.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 37°F
55.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Georgetown, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
17.8%
U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near Georgetown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DeBordieu ColonyCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 4.1 |
| Pawleys IslandTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Litchfield BeachCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 11.2 |
| DunbarCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| AndrewsTown | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| Murrells InletCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 7.3 |
| McClellanvilleTown | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| Garden CityCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5.3 |
| JamestownTown | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| BucksportCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.2 |
| Surfside BeachTown | 25 mi | 1.9 |
| SocasteeCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 13.4 |
| HemingwayTown | 29 mi | 0.9 |
| StuckeyTown | 29 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Georgetown, SC in?
- Georgetown is in Georgetown County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Georgetown, SC?
- About 8,565 people live in Georgetown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Georgetown?
- Nearby places include DeBordieu Colony (6.2 mi), Pawleys Island (11 mi), Litchfield Beach (13 mi), Dunbar (13 mi), Andrews (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023