County · South Carolina
Georgetown County, South Carolina
Georgetown County, South Carolina. Georgetown County had 65,912 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.0% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). It holds 7 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 21 census tracts. GEOID 45043.
Georgetown County is the county of the Murrells Inlet, SC micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
65,912
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 63,404 · ACS 2020-2024: 64,811
Median household income
$68,713
±$2,958 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$289,500
±$21,516 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$1,204
±$112 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
How many people live in Georgetown County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 63,404 residents in Georgetown County. The Census Bureau estimates 65,912 for July 1, 2025, up 4.0% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 64,811 over 814 square miles of land.
| Measure | Georgetown County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 64,811 | 5,296,225 | +2,859 |
| Households | 27,129±616 | 2,117,989 | +1,631 |
| Average household size | 2.37±0.05 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 37,173±41 | 2,443,039 | +1,828 |
Georgetown County's population since 2000
From 55,797 in 2000 to 65,912 in 2025: up 18.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Georgetown County?
Georgetown County holds 7 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Murrells Inlet with 10,044 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Murrells Inlet | 9,740 | $77,438 |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | 8,403 | $56,981 |
| Litchfield Beach | 8,370 | $76,351 |
| Andrews | 2,575 | $57,247 |
| DeBordieu ColonyGEOID 4518810 | 858 | $170,750 |
| DunbarGEOID 4521130 | 615 | $91,058 |
| Pawleys IslandGEOID 4555015 | 130 | $122,500 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Georgetown County?
The median resident of Georgetown County is 52.2 years old; 17.0% are under 18 and 30.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 27.8%. 2.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Georgetown County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.2±0.5 | 40.2 | +2.7 |
| Under 18 years | 17.0%±0.2 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 30.7%±0.2 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.6% | 7.4% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.8%±0.2 pts | 61.9% | +1.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 27.8%±0.4 pts | 24.6% | −3.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7%±0.6 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.0%±0.7 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.7%±0.7 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 16.4%±1.3 pts | 14.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.8%±1.4 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.3%±1.1 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.8%±1.8 pts | 32.1% | +5.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.6%±1.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.0%±1.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Georgetown County earn?
Half of Georgetown County's 27,129 households earn less than $68,713 a year (±$2,958), against $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $59,635 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $9,079 after inflation. 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Georgetown County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,713±$2,958 | $69,324 | +$9,079 |
| Mean household income | $100,259±$5,630 | $95,567 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,163±$2,392 | $39,236 | +$5,541 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.0%±1.7 pts | 14.1% | −2.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.6%±6.6 pts | 19.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.5%±1.7 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.3%±1.7 pts | 88.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Georgetown County?
Owners occupy 84.0% of Georgetown County's occupied homes and renters 16.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $289,500 by its owner (±$21,516). The median renter pays $1,204 a month including utilities, and 40.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Georgetown County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $289,500±$21,516 | $259,000 | +$57,145 |
| Median gross rent | $1,204±$112 | $1,180 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.9%±7.4 pts | 42.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,490±$61 | $1,529 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.0%±2.1 pts | 71.9% | +5.2 pts |
| Housing units | 37,173±41 | 2,443,039 | +1,828 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.2%±2.1 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.6%±1.5 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.8%±0.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.5%±0.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Georgetown County building?
Builders took permits for 377 new housing units across Georgetown County in 2025 (377 single-family), 5.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Georgetown County get to work?
77.4% of Georgetown County's workers drive alone and 10.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Georgetown County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 50.5%±1.7 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±1.5 pts | 4.9% | −2.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.4%±2.6 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.2%±1.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.1%±1.7 pts | 11.5% | +3.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.1 min±1.7 | 25.6 min | +3.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Georgetown County's census tracts?
Georgetown County is divided into 21 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $47,841 (Tract 9206.02) to $107,313 (Tract 9205.10).
All 21 census tracts of Georgetown County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Georgetown County compare with South Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 22nd of 46 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 22nd of 46 |
| Residents per square mile | 23rd of 46 |
| Median household income | 11th of 46 |
| Median home value | 9th of 46 |
| Median gross rent | 10th of 46 |
| Poverty rate | 32nd of 46 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8th of 46 |
| Median age | 2nd of 46 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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