Georgetown-Quitman County, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Georgetown-Quitman County is a small community located in Georgia, within Quitman County. The total population is 2,264. It ranks as the 277th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Georgetown-Quitman County is 58.4 years. This is 55% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. Only 14.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 21.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Georgetown-Quitman County is $40,179. This is 48% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.7%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 28.6%. This is 458% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $104,600. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Georgetown-Quitman County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Georgetown-Quitman County is Black or African American, making up 52.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 42.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (52.5% vs 30.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

12.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Georgetown-Quitman County, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.