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Georgetown, SC


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Georgetown, South Carolina

Georgetown, South Carolina, in Georgetown county, is 53 miles NE of North Charleston, South Carolina (center to center) and 155 miles SE of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city has a population of 8,950.

The People and Families of Georgetown

In Georgetown, about 41% of adults are married. Georgetown has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Georgetown had a median family income of $34,747.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Georgetown residents, with $22,870. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Georgetown Housing

In Georgetown, 62% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Georgetown, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Georgetown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Georgetown Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 12%Georgetown Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Georgetown, SC

Comparing Georgetown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Racial Diversity88
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men24
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times68
Working at Home36
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents85
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime12
Low Violent Crime11

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