Georgetown County, South Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Georgetown County is located in South Carolina with a total population of 64,200. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 46 in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Georgetown County is 51.6 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 11.7% 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 County is $66,734. This is about average than the state median of $66,818. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.4%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $262,300. Housing costs are 11% higher than the state median of $236,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 71.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Georgetown County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

32.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.9%.