Georgetown County, South Carolina Demographics 2026

Name: Georgetown County, South Carolina Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Georgetown County, South Carolina has a population of 64,811, the 22nd most populous county in South Carolina. The median household income is $68,713 and the median home value is $289,500. The poverty rate is 15.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Georgetown County Quick Facts

Population 64,811

Median Household Income $68,713

Median Home Value $289,500

Poverty Rate 15.0%

Unemployment Rate 4.4%

Median Age 52.2 years

Homeownership Rate 84.0%

Affordability Ratio 4.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 32.8%

High School Graduation 92.3%

Cities/Places 7

Population 64,811 22nd of 46

Median Income $68,713 about the same as state

Poverty Rate 15.0%

Unemployment 4.4%

How Georgetown County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	64,200	64,811	+1.0%
Median household income	$66,734	$68,713	+3.0%
Median home value	$262,300	$289,500	+10.4%

Median Household Income

Georgetown

$68,713

$69,324

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Georgetown

$289,500

$259,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.7%

$25K-$50K 18.8%

$50K-$100K 32.6%

$100K+ 32.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.9%

$10K-$15K

3.6%

$15K-$20K

4.1%

$20K-$25K

4.1%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

2.5%

$35K-$40K

5.1%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

8.3%

$60K-$75K

11.8%

$75K-$100K

12.4%

$100K-$125K

9.2%

$125K-$150K

5.5%

$150K-$200K

7.2%

$200K+

10.1%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

50.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 84.0%

Renter 16.0%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,204/mo 21.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.0%

18-34

15.8%

35-54

20.6%

55-74

34.4%

75+

12.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 55 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Georgetown County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Murrells Inlet	10,044	$77,438	7.3%	$366,000
Litchfield Beach	9,044	$76,351	8.5%	$459,000
Georgetown	8,565	$56,981	21.9%	$168,100
Andrews	3,485	$57,247	27.2%	$116,400
DeBordieu Colony	627	$170,750	2.7%	$1,247,400
Dunbar	577	$91,058	0.0%	N/A
Pawleys Island	170	$122,500	21.8%	$1,694,400

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Population Overview

Georgetown County is located in South Carolina with a total population of 64,811. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 46 in South Carolina. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Georgetown County is 52.2 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 12.3% 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 $68,713. This is about the same as the state median of $69,324. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $289,500. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 84.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Georgetown County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 27.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 7.4%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.

Education

32.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Georgetown County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against South Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Georgetown County, South Carolina?

Georgetown County has a population of 64,811, making it the 22nd most populous county in South Carolina.

What is the median income in Georgetown County?

The median household income in Georgetown County is $68,713 with a poverty rate of 15.0%.

How many cities are in Georgetown County, South Carolina?

Georgetown County contains 7 Census-designated places.