Georgetown, Georgia

Detailed report on the small city located in Chatham County, Georgia (GA).

Georgetown, GA is classified as a cdp by the U.S. Census Bureau and is located in Chatham county. The average number of disabilities per resident is far lower than most other cities in this state. The majority of disabilities in Georgetown fall under the categories of employment (26%), go-outside-home (21%), and physical (20%).

In Chatham County, roughly 84% of all residents and 86% of children under 18 had some sort of health insurance coverage. On average, people in this county are covered with health insurance as often as in most other cities in Georgia. Children in this state, on average, have about the same amount of health insurance coverage as most others in this state.

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Dialysis Centers Per Capita

The number of dialysis centers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more centers exist for the same number of people.

Georgetown
0.00 per 10,000 residents
Georgia
0.29 per 10,000 residents (1 per 34,253 residents)
United States
0.17 per 10,000 residents (1 per 58,229 residents)

Doctors Per Capita

The number of doctors that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more physicians exist for the same number of people.

Georgetown
0.00 per 10,000 residents
Georgia
32.12 per 10,000 residents (1 per 311 residents)
United States
31.49 per 10,000 residents (1 per 318 residents)

Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers Per Capita

The number of rehab centers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more centers exist for the same number of people.

Georgetown
0.00 per 10,000 residents
Georgia
0.20 per 10,000 residents (1 per 50,848 residents)
United States
0.40 per 10,000 residents (1 per 24,896 residents)

Home Care Agencies Per Capita

The number of home care agencies that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more agencies exist for the same number of people.

Georgetown
0.00 per 10,000 residents
Georgia
0.12 per 10,000 residents (1 per 83,535 residents)
United States
0.31 per 10,000 residents (1 per 32,020 residents)

Pharmacies & Medical Suppliers Per Capita

The number of pharmacies and medical suppliers that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more suppliers exist for the same number of people.

Georgetown
0.00 per 10,000 residents
Georgia
3.56 per 10,000 residents (1 per 2,807 residents)
United States
3.21 per 10,000 residents (1 per 3,120 residents)

Hospitals Per Capita

The number of hospitals that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more providers exist for the same number of people.

Georgetown
0.00 per 10,000 residents
Georgia
0.16 per 10,000 residents (1 per 63,957 residents)
United States
0.15 per 10,000 residents (1 per 65,024 residents)

Nursing Homes Per Capita

The number of nursing homes that exist per 10,000 residents. The higher the number, the more providers exist for the same number of people.

Georgetown
0.00 per 10,000 residents
Georgia
0.44 per 10,000 residents (1 per 22,615 residents)
United States
0.56 per 10,000 residents (1 per 17,773 residents)

Insurance Coverage

The percentage of the population that is insured regardless of age. Information is only available down to a county level.

Chatham County
84.2%
Georgia
84.2%
United States
85.8%

Insurance Coverage Under 18

The percentage of the population that is insured that is under the age of 18. Information is only available down to a county level.

Chatham County
86.5%
Georgia
85.8%
United States
88.1%

Disabilities Per Capita

The number of disabilities that exist, on average, per resident. It is possible for individuals to have more than one disability. Disabilities are only counted for non-institutionalized individuals age 5 and older.

Georgetown
0.20 per resident (1 per 4.88 residents)
Georgia
0.32 per resident (1 per 3.10 residents)
United States
0.32 per resident (1 per 3.16 residents)

Disabilities

A breakdown of specific types of disabilities. It is possible for individuals to have more than one disability. Disabilities are only counted for non-institutionalized individuals age 5 and older.

Sensory
195 (9.0%)
Physical
441 (20.3%)
Mental
384 (17.7%)
Self-care
134 (6.2%)
Go-outside-home
456 (21.0%)
Employment
562 (25.9%)

People

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In 2000, Georgetown had a total population of 10,599 which was largely located in urban areas. The city's population consisted of 2,863 children and 492 seniors, which is a below average level when compared to its population. The number of married adults is noticeably lower than most other cities.

Racially, Georgetown is comprised mostly of individuals who classified themselves as white and african-american. Overall, the city has an average amount of racial diversity with most of the population comprising of a few races.

A below average portion of the city's population (44%) were born in this state. The number of foreign born individuals (people born in another county whos' parents were not citizens) that reside in this city is far less than most other cities in Georgia (4% vs 7% average).

Total Population

The total number of residents regardless of age.

Georgetown
10,599
Georgia
8,186,453
United States
281,421,906

Males

The total number of male residents regardless of age.

Georgetown
5,288 (49.9%)
Georgia
4,027,113 (49.2%)
United States
138,053,563 (49.1%)

Females

The total number of female residents regardless of age.

Georgetown
5,311 (50.1%)
Georgia
4,159,340 (50.8%)
United States
143,368,343 (50.9%)

Median Age

The age that 50% of the population is over and 50% of the population is under.

Georgetown
30.0
Georgia
33.4
United States
35.3

Children

The total number of residents that are under the age of 18.

Georgetown
2,863 (27.0%)
Georgia
2,169,234 (26.5%)
United States
72,293,812 (25.7%)

Adults

The total number of residents that are at or above the age of 18 and under the age of 65.

Georgetown
7,244 (68.3%)
Georgia
5,231,944 (63.9%)
United States
174,136,341 (61.9%)

Seniors

The total number of residents that are at or above the age of 65.

Georgetown
492 (4.6%)
Georgia
785,275 (9.6%)
United States
34,991,753 (12.4%)

Married

The total number of residents, age 15 and over, that were now married. Percentage refers to total population.

Georgetown
4,999 (47.2%)
Georgia
3,584,362 (43.8%)
United States
125,000,493 (44.4%)

Divorced

The total number of residents, age 15 and over, that were now divorced. Percentage refers to total population.

Georgetown
795 (7.5%)
Georgia
656,777 (8.0%)
United States
21,560,308 (7.7%)

White (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as white.

Georgetown
7,714 (72.8%)
Georgia
5,327,281 (65.1%)
United States
211,460,626 (75.1%)

African-American (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as african-american.

Georgetown
2,108 (19.9%)
Georgia
2,349,542 (28.7%)
United States
34,658,190 (12.3%)

Asian (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as asian.

Georgetown
327 (3.1%)
Georgia
173,170 (2.1%)
United States
10,242,998 (3.6%)

American Indian & Alaskan (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as american indian or alaskan.

Georgetown
41 (0.4%)
Georgia
21,737 (0.3%)
United States
2,475,956 (0.9%)

Pacific Islander (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as pacific islander.

Georgetown
7 (0.1%)
Georgia
4,246 (0.1%)
United States
398,835 (0.1%)

Mixed (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as being two or more races.

Georgetown
220 (2.1%)
Georgia
114,188 (1.4%)
United States
6,826,228 (2.4%)

Other (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as none of the above race categories.

Georgetown
182 (1.7%)
Georgia
196,289 (2.4%)
United States
15,359,073 (5.5%)

Hispanic (Race)

The total number of residents that classified themselves as hispanic. NOTE: This race is included in the races above. Totals including this metric will be more than 100% of the population.

Georgetown
490 (4.6%)
Georgia
435,227 (5.3%)
United States
35,305,818 (12.5%)

Born in Georgia

The total number of residents that were born in the same state that they current reside in.

Georgetown
4,612 (43.5%)
Georgia
4,735,652 (57.8%)
United States
168,729,388 (60.0%)

Foreign Born

The total number of residents that were born in foreign countries that were not a child of a citizen.

Georgetown
454 (4.3%)
Georgia
577,273 (7.1%)
United States
31,107,889 (11.1%)

Families

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Georgetown has 2,822 families with an average of 3.07 members per family which is close to the state average. The majority of families are comprised of a married couple (83%) and children over the age of eighteen (46%).

Total Families

The total number of families.

Georgetown
2,822
Georgia
2,111,647
United States
71,787,347

Average Family Size

The average number of members in each family.

Georgetown
3.07
Georgia
3.14
United States
3.14

Married Couple Families

The total number of families thats parents were a married couple.

Georgetown
2,347 (83.2%)
Georgia
1,548,800 (73.3%)
United States
54,493,232 (75.9%)

Single Mom Families

The total number of families thats sole parent was a single mom.

Georgetown
347 (12.3%)
Georgia
435,410 (20.6%)
United States
12,900,103 (18.0%)

Single Dad Families

The total number of families thats sole parent was a single dad.

Georgetown
128 (4.5%)
Georgia
127,437 (6.0%)
United States
4,394,012 (6.1%)

Families with Children Under 6

The total number of families that have one or more children which are under the age of six.

Georgetown
434 (15.4%)
Georgia
253,739 (12.0%)
United States
8,020,067 (11.2%)

Families with Children Under 6 and 6 to 17

The total number of families that have one or more children which are under the age of six and also age six to seventeen.

Georgetown
290 (10.3%)
Georgia
202,660 (9.6%)
United States
6,875,512 (9.6%)

Families with Children 6 to 17

The total number of families that have one or more children which are age six to seventeen.

Georgetown
811 (28.7%)
Georgia
594,903 (28.2%)
United States
19,692,789 (27.4%)

Families with Children 18 and Over

The total number of families that have one or more children which are over the age of eighteen.

Georgetown
1,287 (45.6%)
Georgia
1,060,345 (50.2%)
United States
37,198,979 (51.8%)

Wealth and Education

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In 1999, the median family income in Georgetown was $54,951 which is on par with state levels. The number of middle class families (making $25,000 to $99,999 per year) is high when compared to other cities in Georgia. The amount of women with college degrees in this city is well above state levels. The number of well paid women city wide is lower than average. The total number of men with college degrees in this city is well above state levels. The amount of well paid men is average.

In Poverty

The total number of residents, regardless of age, that are living below the poverty level. Percentage refers to total population.

Georgetown
576 (5.4%)
Georgia
1,033,793 (12.6%)
United States
33,899,812 (12.0%)

Middle Class Families

The total number of families that have an income of $25,000 to $99,000. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Georgetown
2,139 (75.8%)
Georgia
1,343,940 (63.6%)
United States
46,200,964 (64.4%)

Well Paid Women

The total number female residents, age sixteen or above, that earn an income of $50,000 or more per year. To be included an individual must have an income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Georgetown
195 (6.3%)
Georgia
187,687 (8.9%)
United States
6,560,078 (9.3%)

Well Paid Men

The total number male residents, age sixteen or above, that earn an income of $50,000 or more per year. To be included an individual must have an income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Georgetown
850 (24.3%)
Georgia
558,432 (23.6%)
United States
19,503,805 (24.3%)

Median Family Income

The median income of all members of a family. Family members do not have to be living in the same household to be counted. 50% of families will have a higher income and 50% of families will have a lower income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Georgetown
$54,951
Georgia
$49,280
United States
$50,046

Median Household Income

The median income of all members of a household. Household members do not have to be family to be counted. 50% of households will have a higher income and 50% of households will have a lower income. Income figures are based upon 1999 data.

Georgetown
$48,393
Georgia
$42,433
United States
$41,994

Women with College Degrees

The total number female residents, age twenty five or above, that have a college degree of any type.

Georgetown
1,405 (41.8%)
Georgia
775,988 (28.7%)
United States
28,192,307 (29.6%)

Men with College Degrees

The total number male residents, age twenty five or above, that have a college degree of any type.

Georgetown
1,413 (42.8%)
Georgia
753,930 (30.4%)
United States
27,783,131 (31.9%)

Employment

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There are 5,447 actively employed workers in this city. The industries who employ the most female workers in Georgetown are: education and health, retail trade, and accommodation and food services. For men, the top industries for employment are: manufacturing, education and health, and retail trade.

Male Employment Industries

A breakdown of what industries men work in for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining
25 (0.9%)
Construction
237 (8.9%)
Manufacturing
612 (22.9%)
Wholesale trade
68 (2.5%)
Retail trade
299 (11.2%)
Transportation, warehousing, and utilities
259 (9.7%)
Information
106 (4.0%)
Finance, insurance, real estate
116 (4.3%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services
149 (5.6%)
Education, health, and social services
362 (13.6%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services
158 (5.9%)
Other services
102 (3.8%)
Public administration
178 (6.7%)

Female Employment Industries

A breakdown of what industries women work in for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, and mining
0 (0.0%)
Construction
35 (1.3%)
Manufacturing
160 (5.8%)
Wholesale trade
64 (2.3%)
Retail trade
440 (15.9%)
Transportation, warehousing, and utilities
36 (1.3%)
Information
82 (3.0%)
Finance, insurance, real estate
285 (10.3%)
Professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services
167 (6.0%)
Education, health, and social services
910 (32.8%)
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services
345 (12.4%)
Other services
141 (5.1%)
Public administration
111 (4.0%)

Commuting and Sprawl

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The average worker in Georgetown spends about 25.0 minutes each way to get to work, which is about the same as other workers in the state. Most employed depart from their residences between 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM to get to work. Typically, workers use a car, truck, or van as a means to get to and from their jobs.

Average Travel Time to Work

The average commute time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Georgetown
25.0 minutes
Georgia
29.0 minutes
United States
26.9 minutes

Car, Truck, or Van to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a car, truck, or van as a means to get to work.

Georgetown
5,059 (85.5%)
Georgia
2,968,910 (79.7%)
United States
97,102,050 (78.2%)

Motorcycle to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a motorcycle as a means to get to work.

Georgetown
0 (0.0%)
Georgia
3,055 (0.1%)
United States
142,424 (0.1%)

Carpool to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a carpool as a means to get to work.

Georgetown
716 (12.1%)
Georgia
557,062 (15.0%)
United States
15,634,051 (12.6%)

Public Transportation to get to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use public transportation as a means to get to work.

Georgetown
32 (0.5%)
Georgia
90,030 (2.4%)
United States
6,067,703 (4.9%)

Bicycle to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that use a bicycle as a means to get to work.

Georgetown
0 (0.0%)
Georgia
5,588 (0.2%)
United States
488,497 (0.4%)

Walk to Work

The total number of workers, sixteen years of age and above, that walk as a means to get to work.

Georgetown
68 (1.1%)
Georgia
65,776 (1.8%)
United States
3,758,982 (3.0%)

Travel Time to Work

A breakdown of travel time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

Less than 5 minutes
68 (1.1%)
5 to 9 minutes
290 (4.9%)
10 to 14 minutes
626 (10.6%)
15 to 19 minutes
1,149 (19.4%)
20 to 24 minutes
1,624 (27.4%)
25 to 29 minutes
522 (8.8%)
30 to 24 minutes
915 (15.5%)
35 to 39 minutes
171 (2.9%)
40 to 44 minutes
147 (2.5%)
45 to 59 minutes
162 (2.7%)
60 to 89 minutes
190 (3.2%)
90 or more minutes
53 (0.9%)

Time Leaving for Work

A breakdown of departure time to work for workers sixteen years of age and above.

12:00 AM to 4:59 AM
124 (2.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM
184 (3.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM
459 (7.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM
598 (10.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM
576 (9.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM
816 (13.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM
982 (16.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM
704 (11.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM
291 (4.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM
306 (5.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM
99 (5.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM
36 (0.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM
301 (5.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM
441 (7.5%)

Housing

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As of March 2000, Georgetown had 4,341 total households which, on average, contained 2.5 bedrooms each. The typical number of members per household was 2.57. Households in this city have a value that is about average when compared to other cities. Real estate taxes here are much higher when compared to state levels ($1,316). Median rent as a percentage of household income is average which could indicate that the cost of living is also average.

Total Households

The total number of households.

Georgetown
4,341
Georgia
3,281,737
United States
115,904,641

Household Size

A breakdown of household sizes.

1 person households
929 (21.4%)
2 person households
1,415 (32.6%)
3 person households
802 (18.5%)
4 person households
627 (14.4%)
5 person households
245 (5.6%)
6 person households
63 (1.5%)
7 or more person households
42 (1.0%)

Average Household Bedrooms

The average number of bedrooms per household.

Georgetown
2.5
Georgia
2.7
United States
2.6

Household Bedrooms

A breakdown of household bedroom capacities.

0 bedroom households (studios)
68 (1.6%)
1 bedroom households
784 (18.1%)
2 bedroom households
1,026 (23.6%)
3 bedroom households
1,861 (42.9%)
4 bedroom households
510 (11.7%)
5 bedroom or more households
60 (1.4%)

Median Household Value

The household value at which 50% of households had a higher value and 50% of households had a lower value.

Georgetown
$113,700
Georgia
$111,200
United States
$119,600

Median Real Estate Taxes

The median amount real estate taxes charged per year per household. 50% of households had a to pay a higher amount and 50% of households had to pay a lower amount.

Georgetown
$1,316
Georgia
$919
United States
$1,334

Median Rent as % of Household Income

The median rent as a percentage of the household income. A higher value indicates that is it more expensive to rent.

Georgetown
23.2%
Georgia
24.9%
United States
25.5%

Average Household Size

The average number of household members per household.

Georgetown
2.57
Georgia
2.65
United States
2.59

Median Year Households were Built

The year in which 50% of the households built before and 50% of the households built after.

Georgetown
1992
Georgia
1980
United States
1971

Year Households were Built

A breakdown of household build dates.

Households built from 1999 to March of 2000
481 (11.1%)
Households built from 1995 to 1998
1,209 (27.9%)
Households built from 1990 to 1994
801 (18.5%)
Households built from 1980 to 1989
1,043 (24.0%)
Households built from 1970 to 1979
493 (11.4%)
Households built from 1960 to 1969
173 (4.0%)
Households built from 1950 to 1959
37 (0.9%)
Households built from 1940 to 1949
32 (0.7%)
Households built in 1939 or earlier
40 (0.9%)

Vacant Households

The total number households which were vacant.

Georgetown
218 (5.0%)
Georgia
275,368 (8.4%)
United States
10,424,540 (9.0%)

Family Occupied Households

The total number households which were occupied by families.

Georgetown
2,822 (65.0%)
Georgia
2,111,647 (64.3%)
United States
71,787,347 (61.9%)

Owner Occupied Households

The total number households which were occupied by their owners.

Georgetown
2,361 (54.4%)
Georgia
2,029,154 (61.8%)
United States
69,815,753 (60.2%)

Seasonal Households

The total number households which were vacant because they were used as a seasonal residence.

Georgetown
14 (0.3%)
Georgia
50,064 (1.5%)
United States
3,578,718 (3.1%)

Renewable Energy Heated Households

The total number households which were heated by renewable energy sources (i.e. wood, solar, wind, etc).

Georgetown
10 (0.1%)
Georgia
32,210 (0.4%)
United States
2,229,403 (0.8%)

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Quick Facts

Latitude:
31.979612
Longitude:
-81.232118
Time Zone:
Eastern (-5 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings:
This city observes Daylight Savings Time.
Land Area:
11.48 Square Miles
Water Area:
0.45 Square Miles
County:
Chatham County
 
 

Ancestry

Data is based upon nationality, not ethnicity.

Other (Frequently hispanic and african-american)
32.63%
German
14.25%
Irish
12.39%
United States or American
10.13%
English
9.01%
Italian
3.70%
Scotch-Irish
2.56%
French (except Basque)
2.21%
Dutch
1.88%
Scottish
1.36%
Polish
1.28%
European
0.87%
Norwegian
0.74%
French Canadian
0.47%
Swedish
0.47%
Slovak
0.42%
Austrian
0.42%
Greek
0.40%
Czech
0.40%
Iranian
0.39%
Hungarian
0.39%
Czechoslovakian
0.38%
Lebanese
0.38%
Welsh
0.37%
Russian
0.32%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian
0.28%
Portuguese
0.27%
British
0.27%
Ukrainian
0.17%
Pennsylvania German
0.14%
Egyptian
0.10%
Slavic
0.10%
Australian
0.10%
 
 

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