Georgetown (Lancaster County), Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 784, Georgetown (Lancaster County)'s ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Georgetown (Lancaster County) is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Lancaster County. The total population is 784. It ranks as the 1118th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Georgetown (Lancaster County) is 23.4 years. This is 43% lower than the state median of 40.9 years. With 39.9% of the population under 18, Georgetown (Lancaster County) has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Georgetown (Lancaster County) is $73,750. This is 5% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.6%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Georgetown (Lancaster County), which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $283,000. Housing costs are 11% higher than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Georgetown (Lancaster County) has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.9% of all residents. Asian residents account for 4.7%.

Education

19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 69.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Georgetown (Lancaster County), Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.