Georgetown is a CDP located in Quitman County Georgia. Georgetown has a 2024 population of 12,601. It is also the county seat of Quitman County. Georgetown is currently growing at a rate of 0.44% annually and its population has increased by 0.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,545 in 2020.
The average household income in Georgetown is $100,199 with a poverty rate of 7.61%. The median age in Georgetown is 34 years: 30.4 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Georgetown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,297 | 45.64% |
| Black or African American | 4,224 | 36.39% |
| Two or more races | 866 | 7.46% |
| Other race | 687 | 5.92% |
| Asian | 345 | 2.97% |
| Native American | 187 | 1.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,648 | 2.49 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Married | 1,998 | 3.04 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Non Family | 1,689 | 1.31 | 52 | 48 |
| Female | 749 | 3.72 | 24.2 | 75.8 |
| Male | 212 | 2.42 | 31.1 | 68.9 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
56.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 210 | 2.66% |
| Associates Degree | 747 | 9.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,033 | 25.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 982 | 12.44% |
| High School Graduate | 1,650 | 20.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 241 | 3.05% |
| Some College | 2,028 | 25.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,858 | 3,718 | 1,655 |
| Black | 2,834 | 2,833 | 1,039 |
| 2+ Races | 394 | 216 | 63 |
| Hispanic | 376 | 231 | 150 |
| Other Race | 360 | 337 | 30 |
| Asian | 345 | 294 | 197 |
| Native American | 58 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 99.96%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,651 | $68,655 | $52,664 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,704 | $78,958 | $61,753 |
| High School Graduate | $32,969 | $27,468 | $50,471 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,048 | $38,083 | $13,986 |
| Overall | $47,416 | $45,889 | $49,087 |
| Some College | $44,563 | $51,318 | $36,700 |
$47,416
Average Earnings
$45,889
Average Male
$49,087
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.61% of Georgetown residents speak only English, while 10.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,222 | 525 | 12.43% |
| White | 5,181 | 206 | 3.98% |
| Multiple | 866 | 106 | 12.24% |
| Other | 687 | 46 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic | 805 | 46 | 5.71% |
7.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.06%
Male Poverty Rate
7.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Georgetown is Black, with 12.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Georgetown is White, with 3.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.38% |
| Some College | 6.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.71% |
| High School | 2.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 12.31% |
| Female Employed | 6.47% |
| Male Employed | 3.98% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,520 | $108,316 |
| Households | $80,231 | $100,199 |
| Married Families | $108,716 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $70,814 | $80,433 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.2%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,168
Number of Veterans
978
Male Veterans
190
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 772 |
| Second Gulf War | 291 |
| Vietnam | 120 |
| Korea | 24 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 437 |
| 55 to 64 | 397 |
| 65 to 74 | 177 |
| 75+ | 109 |
| 18 to 34 | 48 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 621 | 14.96% |
| Black | 507 | 15.66% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 8% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 7.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.3%
Labor Force Participation
67.6%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
44.6%
Born in Georgetown
89.28%
Native Born
10.72%
Foreign Born
2.15%
Non Citizen
8.57%
Naturalized
89.28% of Georgetown residents were born in the United States, with 44.6% having been born in Georgia. 2.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,601 | 55 | 0.44% |
| 2023 | 12,546 | 56 | 0.45% |
| 2022 | 12,490 | 16 | 0.13% |
| 2021 | 12,474 | -71 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 12,545 | -406 | -3.13% |
| 2019 | 12,951 | -518 | -3.85% |
| 2018 | 13,469 | 298 | 2.26% |
| 2017 | 13,171 | 550 | 4.36% |
| 2016 | 12,621 | 21 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 12,600 | 365 | 2.98% |
| 2014 | 12,235 | -14 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 12,249 | 430 | 3.64% |
| 2012 | 11,819 | -536 | -4.34% |
| 2011 | 12,355 | 532 | 4.5% |
| 2010 | 11,823 | 0 | 0% |