Georgetown, South Carolina
Georgetown: city in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States
About
Georgetown is a town located in the county of Georgetown in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,163. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,794 inhabitants.
The town was created 297 years ago in 1728.
Quick Facts about Georgetown
| Population | 8,794 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| County | Georgetown County |
| Phone Area Codes | 843 |
| Water as percent of area | 8.77% |
| Land as percent of area | 91.23% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.3768,-79.2945 |
| Altitude | 13 feet / 4 meters |
| Capital city | Georgetown is capital of Georgetown County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1729 (297 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:59:49 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 29440 |
| Population growth | -4.2% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Georgetown is located at 33°22'37"N 79°17'40"W (33.3768300, -79.2945000).
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Georgetown decreased by 4.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8,950 | - | census |
| 2010 | 9,163 | 2.32% | census |
| 2011 | 9,095 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,046 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,024 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,008 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,019 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,947 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,871 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,781 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,742 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,794 | 0.59% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 21,712 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 21,327 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 21,822 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 21,332 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.5% |
| White only, percent : | 67.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 21.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 10.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 59.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,204 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.1% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $84,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $975 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $355 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $854 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,683 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.50 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.0% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 24,882 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 367,216 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,835 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,485 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,733 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,235 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 535 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 475 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 362 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 772 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 145 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,005 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,837.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.52 |
Best Things to Do in Georgetown
1Georgetown Historic District
Georgetown, SC 29440, United States View details
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2East Bay Park
515 E Bay St, Georgetown, SC 29440, United States View details
Phone: +18435453063 | Website available
3Tractor Supply Co.
1295 N Fraser St, Georgetown, SC 29440, United States View details
Phone: +18435465056 | Website available
4Hopsewee Plantation
494 Hopsewee Rd, Georgetown, SC 29440, United States View details
Phone: +18435467891 | Website available
5Rice Museum
633 Front St, Georgetown, SC 29440, United States View details
Phone: +18435467423 | Website available
Where to Eat in Georgetown
1KFC
2130 Highmarket St, Georgetown, SC 29440, United States View details
Phone: +18435466037 | Website available
2Bojangles
1305 N. Frazier St, Georgetown, SC 29440, United States View details
Phone: +18434364646 | Website available
3Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries
1251 N Fraser St, Georgetown, SC 29440, United States View details
Phone: +18435270550 | Website available
4Pizza Hut
530 Church St, Georgetown, SC 29440, United States View details
Phone: +18435273445 | Website available
5Subway
1161 N Fraser St, Georgetown, SC 29440, United States View details
Phone: +18435272189 | Website available
Where to Stay in Georgetown
1Baymont by Wyndham Georgetown/Near Georgetown Marina
120 Church St, Georgetown, SC 29440, United States View details
Phone: +18434850828 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Georgetown
1Georgetown City Hall
1134 N Fraser St, Georgetown, SC 29440 View details
Phone: +18435454000 | Website available
2City Hall
1134 N Fraser St, Georgetown, SC 29440 View details
3Georgetown Business Licenses
120 N Fraser St, Georgetown, SC 29440 View details
Phone: +18435454050 | Website available
4Georgetown Water Utilities Department
2377 Anthuan Maybank Dr, Georgetown, SC 29440 View details
Phone: +18435454500 | Website available
People born in Georgetown (37)
People born in Georgetown, including athletics competitor Anthuan Maybank, drummer Arthur Trappier, Player of football Clifton Geathers, .
More notable people
- Francis Marion (American politician, Continental Army officer (1732-1795)) he was born in 26/02/1732
- Joseph Rainey (politician (1832-1887)) he was born in 21/06/1832
- Thomas R. Mitchell (American politician) he was born in 01/05/1783
- Jake Ford (basketball player) he was born in 29/04/1946
- Abraham Myers (United States Army and Confederate States Army officer) he was born in 14/05/1811
- Charles James Munnerlyn (American politician) he was born in 14/02/1822
- Jacquelyn Grant (American feminist) she was born in 19/12/1948
- Jumpy Geathers (American football player) he was born in 26/06/1960
- Kavis Reed (Canadian football coach) he was born in 24/02/1973
- Kwame Geathers (American football player) he was born in 04/10/1990
- Lorenzo Bromell (American football player) he was born in 23/09/1975
- Mack Alston (American football player (1947-2014)) he was born in 27/04/1947
- Nate Allen (American football player) he was born in 13/05/1948
- Robert Geathers (American football player) he was born in 11/08/1983
- Matt Gorman (American basketball player) he was born in 01/05/1984
- Joel R. P. Pringle (United States Navy admiral) he was born in 04/02/1873
- Wilhelmina Reuben-Cooke she was born in 13/12/1946
- L. J. McCray (American football player) he was born in 18/06/1991
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Georgetown, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218724 | Coastal Carolina University | Conway (SC) | 29526 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Georgetown, SC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTR | Kingstree | 101 East Main St. | RAIL |
| CHS | Charleston, South Carolina | 4565 Gaynor Avenue | RAIL |
| FLO | Florence | 805 East Day Street | RAIL |
| DIL | Dillon | 100 North Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Georgetown.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Post Office | Georgetown (SC) | 29440 |
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Other cities in Georgetown County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Georgetown County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Georgetown distances to largest South Carolina cities