Georgetown is a town located in Copiah County Mississippi. Georgetown has a 2024 population of 244. Georgetown is currently declining at a rate of -1.21% annually and its population has decreased by -4.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 255 in 2020.
The average household income in Georgetown is $40,883 with a poverty rate of 32.95%. The median age in Georgetown is 40 years: 37.3 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Georgetown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 140 | 54.26% |
| Black or African American | 104 | 40.31% |
| Other race | 14 | 5.43% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 118 | 2.19 | 61 | 39 |
| Non Family | 68 | 1.07 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
| Married | 37 | 4.19 | 91.9 | 8.1 |
| Male | 7 | 2.71 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 6 | 1.83 | 100 | 0 |
3.66
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
61.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 14.2% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 7.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7 | 3.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 1.14% |
| High School Graduate | 72 | 40.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 15.91% |
| Some College | 28 | 15.91% |
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 | 101 | 74 | 2 |
| Black | 70 | 44 | 7 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 10%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $55,000 | $65,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $55,313 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,571 | $55,250 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$53,571
Average Earnings
$55,250
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.67% of Georgetown residents speak only English, while 6.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 104 | 47 | 45.19% |
| White | 140 | 24 | 17.14% |
| Other | 14 | 14 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 14 | 100% |
32.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.03%
Male Poverty Rate
36.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Georgetown is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Georgetown is White, with 17.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 85.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 45.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.28% |
| Some College | 42.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 14.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 38.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,000 | $60,454 |
| Households | - | $40,883 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $11,458 | $26,493 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.7%
Male Marriage Rate
42.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
12
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 5 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 9.9% |
| Black | 2 | 2.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.4%
Labor Force Participation
41.9%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
86.05%
Born in Georgetown
94.57%
Native Born
5.43%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
5.43%
Naturalized
94.57% of Georgetown residents were born in the United States, with 86.05% having been born in Mississippi. 0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 231 | -2 | -0.86% |
| 2028 | 233 | -3 | -1.27% |
| 2027 | 236 | -3 | -1.26% |
| 2026 | 239 | -2 | -0.83% |
| 2025 | 241 | -3 | -1.23% |
| 2024 | 244 | -3 | -1.21% |
| 2023 | 247 | -1 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 248 | -3 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 251 | -4 | -1.57% |
| 2020 | 255 | -15 | -5.56% |
| 2019 | 270 | -3 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 273 | -1 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 274 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 274 | -2 | -0.72% |
| 2015 | 276 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 276 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 276 | -1 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 277 | -3 | -1.07% |
| 2011 | 280 | -2 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 282 | 0 | 0% |