Georgetown County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45043 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64,811 | — | #852 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,713 | -8.6% | #1,285 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 52.2 years | +34.2% | #133 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $289,500 | +2.7% | #680 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,204 | +3.5% | #532 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% | +18.8% | #1,943 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Georgetown County has a population of 64,811, making it the #852 most populous county in the US. The median age is 52.2 years, which is 34.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Georgetown County is $68,713, ranking #1,285 out of 3,222 counties — 8.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.0% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Georgetown County is $289,500 (+2.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,204/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.0%.
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90.2% of residents in Georgetown County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.7% below the national rate.
About Georgetown County, South Carolina
Georgetown County, South Carolina has a total population of 64,811, making it the 852nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Georgetown County is 52.2 years, which is 34.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Georgetown County is $68,713, which ranks #1,285 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Georgetown County is $289,500, 2.7% above the national median. Renters in Georgetown County pay a median gross rent of $1,204 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Georgetown County, 32.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.6 min.
Georgetown County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 65.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (27.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.6%).
All data for Georgetown County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.