Georgetown is a somewhat small coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of South Carolina. With a population of 8,714 people and eight associated neighborhoods, Georgetown is the 57th largest community in South Carolina.Unlike some cities, Georgetown isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Georgetown are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Georgetown is a city of service providers, sales and office workers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Georgetown who work in sales jobs (15.15%), maintenance occupations (12.12%), and healthcare (8.10%). Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Georgetown is worth considering. Georgetown is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery. In terms of college education, Georgetown is somewhat better educated than the 21.84% who have a 4-year degree or higher in the typical US community: 28.56% of adults 25 and older in the city have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Georgetown in 2022 was $37,776, which is upper middle income relative to South Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $151,104 for a family of four. However, Georgetown contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Georgetown is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Georgetown home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Georgetown residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Georgetown include Irish, European, English, German, and Italian. The most common language spoken in Georgetown is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.
