Georgetown County, South Carolina
Georgetown County: county in South Carolina, United States
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Georgetown County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 60,158 and a population density of 22 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 63,353 inhabitants. Its county seat is Georgetown. The county was created 257 years ago in 1768.
County Snapshot
Georgetown County at a glance
Georgetown County currently has 4 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
4
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
South Carolina counties
46
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GeorgetownPopulation 8,794
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Quick Facts about Georgetown County
| Population | 63,353 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| Twitter username | gtcountysc |
| Area | 2681 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 21% |
| Land as percent of area | 79% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.4128,-79.2993 |
| Altitude | 20 feet / 6 meters |
| Capital | Georgetown |
| Establishment | January 01, 1769 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 12:03:15 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 24 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 5.04% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Georgetown County is located at 33°24'46"N 79°17'58"W (33.4127500, -79.2993400). It has 5 neighbors: Berkeley County, Charleston County, Horry County, Marion County and Williamsburg County.
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The largest city of Georgetown County is Georgetown with a population of 8,794. Other cities include, Murrells Inlet population 7,547, Jackson population 1,815 and Pawleys Island population 109. See all Georgetown County cities & populated places.
Georgetown County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Georgetown County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | 8,794 | City in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States |
| Murrells Inlet | 7,547 | Town in Georgetown County and Horry County, South Carolina, United States |
| Jackson | 1,815 | Town in Aiken County, South Carolina |
| Pawleys Island | 109 | Town in South Carolina, United States |
- Georgetown
Demographics
The population of Georgetown County increased by 5.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60,158 | - | census |
| 2011 | 60,173 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 60,232 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 60,476 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 60,825 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 61,456 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 61,565 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 61,826 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 62,232 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 62,680 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 63,353 | 1.06% | estimation process |
People born in Georgetown County (4)
People born in Georgetown County, including signer of the United States Declaration of Independence from South Carolina Thomas Lynch, politician and Governor of South Carolina Joseph Alston, United States Army general Frank Parker, .
More notable people
- James H. Trapier (United States Army officer) he was born in 24/11/1815
South Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville County | 532,486 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Richland County | 419,051 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Charleston County | 417,981 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Horry County | 365,449 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Spartanburg County | 326,205 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Lexington County | 303,946 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| York County | 289,105 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Berkeley County | 235,987 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Anderson County | 204,353 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Beaufort County | 195,656 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Anderson County Airport | 194,692 | A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina. |
| Aiken County | 172,895 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Dorchester County | 165,737 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Charleston | 139,714 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |
| Florence County | 137,588 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Columbia | 132,130 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |