Georgetown, CA Demographics

A map of Georgetown's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,768	1,783	73.6%	79.1%
Hispanic	432	232	18.0%	10.3%
Multiracial	133	145	5.5%	6.4%
Native American/Other	44	45	1.8%	2.0%
Asian	15	10	0.6%	0.4%
Black	11	40	0.5%	1.8%

Georgetown, California has an estimated population of 2,403, an increase from the 2,255 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.6% White, 18.0% Hispanic, 5.5% Multiracial, 1.8% Native American/Other, 0.6% Asian, and 0.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Georgetown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Georgetown has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Georgetown, that probability was 35.9% in 2020 and 42.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Georgetown is ranked the 859th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Georgetown was ranked the 880th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Georgetown's White Population

1,768 residents of Georgetown, or 73.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Georgetown is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Georgetown ranks 268th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Georgetown's population has decreased from 79.1% to 73.6%.

Georgetown is more White than neighboring Foresthill (33.9% White), and Placerville (68.5% White). Georgetown is less White than neighboring Coloma (86.4% White), Auburn Lake Trails (76.2% White), and Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) (76.4% White).

Georgetown's Black Population

11 residents of Georgetown, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Georgetown is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Georgetown ranks 483rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Black population has declined by an estimated 72.5%. Black residents' share of Georgetown's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.5%.

Georgetown is more Black than neighboring Foresthill (0% Black), Coloma (0% Black), Auburn Lake Trails (0% Black), and Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) (0% Black). Georgetown is less Black than neighboring Placerville (1.5% Black).

Georgetown's Asian Population

15 residents of Georgetown, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Georgetown is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Georgetown ranks 1345th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Georgetown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Georgetown is more Asian than neighboring Foresthill (0% Asian), and Coloma (0% Asian). Georgetown is less Asian than neighboring Auburn Lake Trails (3.1% Asian), Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) (4% Asian), and Placerville (1% Asian).

Georgetown's Hispanic Population

432 residents of Georgetown, or 18.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Georgetown is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Georgetown ranks 1255th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 86.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Georgetown's population has increased from 10.3% to 18.0%.

Georgetown is more Hispanic than neighboring Coloma (13% Hispanic), Auburn Lake Trails (16.1% Hispanic), and Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) (11.1% Hispanic). Georgetown is less Hispanic than neighboring Foresthill (50.2% Hispanic), and Placerville (24% Hispanic).

Georgetown's Native American/Other Population

44 residents of Georgetown, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Georgetown is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Georgetown ranks 411th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Georgetown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Georgetown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Coloma (0% Native American/Other), Auburn Lake Trails (0% Native American/Other), and Placerville (0.2% Native American/Other). Georgetown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Foresthill (3.1% Native American/Other), and Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) (2.7% Native American/Other).

Georgetown's Multiracial Population

133 residents of Georgetown, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Georgetown is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Georgetown ranks 374th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Georgetown's population has decreased from 6.4% to 5.5%.

Georgetown is more Multiracial than neighboring Coloma (0.6% Multiracial), Auburn Lake Trails (4.7% Multiracial), and Placerville (4.8% Multiracial). Georgetown is less Multiracial than neighboring Foresthill (12.7% Multiracial), and Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County) (5.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.