Georgetown, SC

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2022 Population
    63,594
    US Senator
    Lindsey Graham
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tim Scott
    Republican Party
    2022 Median Age
    51
    1.19% 1-year increase
    2022 Poverty Rate
    16%
    2.72% 1-year decrease
    2022 Median Household Income
    $59,782
    7.29% 1-year growth
    2022 Median Property Value
    $234,600
    17.6% 1-year growth
    2022 Employed Population
    26,060
    0.699% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Georgetown, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.8% of the residents in Georgetown, SC are U.S. citizens.

    In 2022, the median property value in Georgetown, SC was $234,600, and the homeownership rate was 81.8%.

    Most people in Georgetown, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Georgetown, SC was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesSouth Carolina

    Population & Diversity

    Georgetown, SC is home to a population of 63.6k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.07% of Georgetown, SC residents were born outside of the country (1.95k people).

    In 2022, there were 2.23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (41.7k people) in Georgetown, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.14k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.8%
    2022 Citizenship
    98.3%
    2021 Citizenship

    As of 2022, 98.8% of Georgetown, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Georgetown, SC was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

    The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Georgetown, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Georgetown, SC
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      41.7k ± 56
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      18.7k ± 258
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      1.14k ± 222
    3.24%
    Hispanic Population
    2.06k people

    In 2022, there were 2.23 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (41.7k people) in Georgetown, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 18.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.14k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.24% of the people in Georgetown, SC are hispanic (2.06k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Georgetown, SC as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      65,146 ± 6,228 people
    2. India
      21,511 ± 3,594 people
    3. Colombia
      15,785 ± 3,080 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 65,146 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 21,511 and Colombia with 15,785.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.07%
    2022 Foreign-Born Population
    1.95k people
    3.51%
    2021 Foreign-Born Population
    2.21k people

    As of 2022, 3.07% of Georgetown, SC residents (1.95k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Georgetown, SC was 3.51%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      2,432 ± 321
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      801 ± 220
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      632 ± 228

    Georgetown, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.04 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Georgetown, SC.

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    Health

    90% of the population of Georgetown, SC has health coverage, with 32.4% on employee plans, 17.6% on Medicaid, 21.9% on Medicare, 16.9% on non-group plans, and 1.24% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1,485 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,485 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1682 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 437 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,485 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

    Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,485 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,485 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.6% under 18 years, 15.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 29% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    9.99%
    Uninsured
    32.4%
    Employer Coverage
    17.6%
    Medicaid
    21.9%
    Medicare
    16.9%
    Non-Group
    1.24%
    Military or VA

    Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Georgetown, SC declined by 7.39% from 10.8% to 9.99%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Georgetown, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Georgetown, SC employs 26.1k people. In 2022, the largest industries in Georgetown, SC were Health Care & Social Assistance (4,397 people), Retail Trade (3,188 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,832 people), and the highest paying industries were Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,750), Utilities ($79,688), and Wholesale Trade ($68,603).

    Employment

    Occupations

    26.1k
    2022 Value
    ± 1,384
    0.699%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.37%

    From 2021 to 2022, employment in Georgetown, SC grew at a rate of 0.699%, from 25.9k employees to 26.1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Georgetown, SC, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,720 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,547 people), and Management Occupations (2,267 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Georgetown, SC.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    26.1k
    2022 Value
    ± 1,384
    0.699%
    1 Year growth
    ± 7.37%

    From 2021 to 2022, employment in Georgetown, SC grew at a rate of 0.699%, from 25.9k employees to 26.1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Georgetown, SC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,397 people), Retail Trade (3,188 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (2,832 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Georgetown, SC, though some of these residents may live in Georgetown, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $41,501
    Median earning men ± $4,584
    $27,798
    Median earning women ± $2,625

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($118,093), Information ($61,622), and Wholesale Trade ($61,250).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($83,199), Public Administration ($65,333), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,349).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.54%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.26M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 147
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. 139
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. 129
      Retail Trade

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $226k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $167k
      Manufacturing
    3. $96.7k
      Retail Trade

    The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.4%), followed by Other (0.595%).

    Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Georgetown, SC. Showing the available data for South Carolina.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (40.4%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Other (0.595%)
      Other Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.4%), followed by Other (0.595%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from South Carolina

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    Lindsey Graham
    Senator from South Carolina2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2003
    Tim Scott
    Senator from South Carolina3
    Assumed office on January 2, 2013
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

    Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Georgetown, SC was $234,600 in 2022, which is 0.705 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $199,500 to $234,600, a 17.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Georgetown, SC is 81.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Georgetown, SC have an average commute time of 28.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Georgetown, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $234,600
    Median Property Value 2022
    ±$15,586
    $21,281
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,099

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Georgetown, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Georgetown, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    81.8%
    Homeownership
    2022
    66.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2022

    In 2022, 81.8% of the housing units in Georgetown, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 81.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Georgetown, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $59,782
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,565
    26k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,327

    In 2022, the median household income of the 26k households in Georgetown, SC grew to $59,782 from the previous year's value of $55,719.

    The following chart displays the households in Georgetown, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Georgetown, SC is from South Carolina.
    0.462
    2024 Wage GINI in South Carolina
    0.464
    2023 Wage GINI in South Carolina

    In 2024, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.296% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2022
    1. Drove Alone (76.4%)
    2. Carpooled (10.4%)
    3. Worked At Home (9.07%)

    In 2022, 76.4% of workers in Georgetown, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (9.07%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    28.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Georgetown, SC have a longer commute time (28.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.17% of the workforce in Georgetown, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Georgetown, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Georgetown, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Georgetown, SC have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Georgetown, SC (10.1k out of 63k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Georgetown, SC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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