Georgetown County, South Carolina Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Georgetown County, South Carolina, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Georgetown County, South Carolina. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Georgetown County, South Carolina. The estimated population of Georgetown County, South Carolina is 62,992 people, with a median age of 50.4.

We can look at the total population in Georgetown County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
62,992
+1.35%
+3.16%
2020
62,150
+0.32%
-
2019
61,952
+0.56%
-
2018
61,605
+0.88%
-
2017
61,065
 - -

Population of Georgetown County, South Carolina by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
64.9%
63.3%
 +2.53%
Black/African American
30.4%
31.3%
 -2.88%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.2%
3%
 +6.67%
Asian
0.6%
0.4%
 +50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.7%
1.6%
 -56.25%
Other
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Georgetown County, South Carolina by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50.4 +0.6% 48.5 +0.21% 51.7 +0.19%
2020 50.1 +1.21% 48.4 +1.26% 51.6 +0.98%
2019 49.5 +0.61% 47.8 +1.7% 51.1 +1.19%
2018 49.2 +1.44% 47 +1.29% 50.5 +1.2%
2017 48.5 - 46.4 - 49.9 -

The median age of Georgetown County, South Carolina gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 3,419 -11.75% 3,024 -9.46% 3,030 2,744
10 to 19 3,367 +5.5% 3,461 -6.28% 3,545 3,226
20 to 29 2,946 +2.15% 2,919 +8.73% 3,008 3,168
30 to 39 2,838 0.04% 3,157 -2.04% 2,836 3,092
40 to 49 3,154 -2.87% 3,536 -2.74% 3,063 3,435
50 to 59 3,957 -5.68% 4,803 -4.37% 3,730 4,584
60 to 69 4,884 +6.59% 5,828 +12.28% 5,208 6,552
70+ 4,392 +26.19% 5,380 +13.32% 5,653 6,118

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Georgetown County, South Carolina is $55,719.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Georgetown County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $54,058.00
  • 45 to 64
    $57,466.00
  • 65 and over
    $55,789.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Georgetown County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Georgetown County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Georgetown County, South Carolina is currently $84,518.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.90% of households in Georgetown County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Georgetown County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.04%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.78%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.61%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.14%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.97%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.57%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.90%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Georgetown County is $36,867.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Georgetown County by the total population of Georgetown County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Georgetown County, South Carolina, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Georgetown County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.62%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.25%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.21%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.51%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.41%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Georgetown County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Georgetown County over the age of 16 is 52,962.

Of those people, a total of 52.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Georgetown County is 48.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,515 41.00% 16.30%
20 to 24 years 3,240 78.40% 15.90%
25 to 29 years 2,936 86.50% 14.30%
30 to 34 years 2,887 84.30% 7.00%
35 to 44 years 6,144 78.40% 8.90%
45 to 54 years 7,304 73.50% 4.00%
55 to 59 years 4,405 64.90% 0.80%
60 to 64 years 5,872 46.60% 2.10%
65 to 74 years 11,084 26.70% 2.20%
75 years and over 6,575 8.10% 1.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Georgetown County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 35,896 49.40% 4.90%
Black or African American 15,277 56.90% 10.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 87 85.10% 0.00%
Asian 327 50.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 727 84.60% 13.30%
Two or more races 648 84.40% 5.30%
Hispanic or Latino 1,322 80.80% 7.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 35,755 49.40% 4.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Georgetown County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Georgetown County is 25,879, with median earnings of $31,430.00.

Women in Georgetown County, South Carolina earning approximately 68.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 25,879 $31,430.00
Male 12,984 $37,443.00
Female 12,895 $25,469.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,300 $64,647.00
Business and Financial 947 $61,927.00
Computer and Mathematical 340 $51,600.00
Architecture and Engineering 378 $79,452.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 152 $84,118.00
Community and Social Service 425 $34,003.00
Legal 162 $80,581.00
Educational and Library 1,497 $35,239.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 244 $57,926.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,790 $58,548.00
Healthcare Support 943 $19,554.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 214 $34,297.00
Law Enforcement 171 $54,191.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2,163 $14,646.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 2,189 $11,807.00
Personal Care and Service 801 $15,752.00
Sales 2,605 $30,910.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,642 $26,268.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 63 $44,050.00
Construction and Extraction 1,456 $34,176.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 730 $39,375.00
Production 1,259 $34,911.00
Transportation and Material Moving 935 $25,486.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,348 $77,143.00 952 $54,821.00
Business and Financial 516 $97,206.00 431 $58,613.00
Computer and Mathematical 281 $51,750.00 59 $39,135.00
Architecture and Engineering 351 $79,476.00 27 $51,563.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 77 $87,734.00 75 $84,044.00
Community and Social Service 171 $34,578.00 254 $25,982.00
Legal 94 $82,093.00 68 $40,435.00
Educational and Library 290 $44,777.00 1,207 $24,458.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 84 $38,125.00 160 $59,362.00
Healthcare Practitioners 544 $250,001.00 1,246 $51,395.00
Healthcare Support 32 $0.00 911 $18,601.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 194 $35,357.00 20 $0.00
Law Enforcement 134 $53,284.00 37 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 831 $17,616.00 1,332 $13,821.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,410 $11,150.00 779 $13,415.00
Personal Care and Service 145 $26,047.00 656 $15,424.00
Sales 1,193 $44,460.00 1,412 $25,065.00
Office and Administrative Support 342 $20,750.00 2,300 $26,352.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 63 $44,050.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,454 $34,205.00 2 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 713 $39,655.00 17 $0.00
Production 944 $43,413.00 315 $20,022.00
Transportation and Material Moving 803 $24,554.00 132 $26,121.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 25,690 households in Georgetown County, with an average household size of 2.43 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 17,891 families in Georgetown County with an average family size of 2.94 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 13,064 1,288 3,539 7,799
Average Household Size 2.77 3.56 3.63 1.13
Total Families 13,064 1,288 3,539 0
Average Household Size 2.75 3.25 3.51 0

Poverty

Of the 17,891 families in Georgetown County, 12.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Georgetown County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 35,762 housing units in Georgetown County, South Carolina.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 25,690 71.84%
Vacant 10,072 28.16%

12.28% of the total 35,762 housing units in Georgetown County are rental units. This is approximately 4,390 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 20,878 are occupied by the owner - or 58.38% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Georgetown County is $998.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Georgetown County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    422
  • Less than $500
    557
  • $500 to $999
    1,649
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,890
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    231
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    32
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    14
  • $3,000 or more
    17

Property Value

The median value of a property in Georgetown County is $199,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Georgetown County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    2,623
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,965
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,675
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,190
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3,232
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4,078
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,436
  • $1,000,000 or more
    679

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Georgetown County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Georgetown County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    756
  • 1940 to 1949
    905
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,792
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,163
  • 1970 to 1979
    4,229
  • 1980 to 1989
    7,459
  • 1990 to 1999
    8,507
  • 2000 to 2009
    6,921
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,910
  • 2014 or later
    120

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Georgetown County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,356
  • 1 vehicle available
    8,643
  • 2 vehicles available
    9,401
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    6,290

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Georgetown County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Georgetown County that commute to work in a particular way.

28.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Georgetown County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    894
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    3,302
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,594
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,568
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,854
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    983
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,906
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    1,023
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    730
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,468
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2,145
  • 90 or more minutes
    874

Summary

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Places in Georgetown County, South Carolina

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