Georgetown, GA Demographics

A map of Georgetown's Population by Race

Georgetown, Georgia has an estimated population of 11,158, a decrease from the 11,916 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.6% White, 34.7% Black, 8.9% Hispanic, 6.6% Multiracial, 3.8% Asian, and 1.4% Native American/Other. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Georgia 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 64.6% in 2020 and 66.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Georgetown is ranked the 103rd most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 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 99th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Georgetown's White Population

4,981 residents of Georgetown, or 44.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Georgetown is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Georgetown ranks 429th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's White population has declined by an estimated 13.2%. White residents' share of Georgetown's population has decreased from 48.1% to 44.6%.

Georgetown is more White than neighboring Savannah (34.6% White), and Garden City (36.2% White). Georgetown is less White than neighboring Henderson (72.2% White), Vernonburg (87.2% White), and Richmond Hill (62.2% White).

Georgetown's Black Population

3,877 residents of Georgetown, or 34.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Georgetown is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Georgetown ranks 269th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. Black residents' share of Georgetown's population has increased from 33.0% to 34.7%.

Georgetown is more Black than neighboring Henderson (16.2% Black), Vernonburg (0% Black), and Richmond Hill (13.9% Black). Georgetown is less Black than neighboring Savannah (50.9% Black), and Garden City (39.3% Black).

Georgetown's Asian Population

424 residents of Georgetown, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Georgetown is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Georgetown ranks 87th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Asian population has grown by an estimated 13.4%. Asian residents' share of Georgetown's population has increased from 3.1% to 3.8%.

Georgetown is more Asian than neighboring Savannah (2.9% Asian), Garden City (1.6% Asian), and Richmond Hill (2.7% Asian). Georgetown is less Asian than neighboring Henderson (5% Asian), and Vernonburg (11.3% Asian).

Georgetown's Hispanic Population

990 residents of Georgetown, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Georgetown is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Georgetown ranks 146th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Georgetown's population has decreased from 9.9% to 8.9%.

Georgetown is more Hispanic than neighboring Henderson (1.5% Hispanic), Savannah (7.5% Hispanic), and Vernonburg (1.5% Hispanic). Georgetown is less Hispanic than neighboring Garden City (18.6% Hispanic), and Richmond Hill (14.6% Hispanic).

Georgetown's Native American/Other Population

154 residents of Georgetown, or 1.4% 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 Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Georgetown ranks 125th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 37.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Georgetown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Georgetown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Henderson (0% Native American/Other), Savannah (0.7% Native American/Other), Vernonburg (0% Native American/Other), Garden City (0.3% Native American/Other), and Richmond Hill (0% Native American/Other).

Georgetown's Multiracial Population

732 residents of Georgetown, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Georgetown is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Georgetown ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Georgetown's population has increased from 4.9% to 6.6%.

Georgetown is more Multiracial than neighboring Henderson (5.1% Multiracial), Savannah (3.4% Multiracial), Vernonburg (0% Multiracial), and Garden City (4.1% 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.