Georgetown, IL Demographics

A map of Georgetown's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,690	2,842	87.7%	90.4%
Hispanic	167	60	5.4%	1.9%
Black	130	90	4.2%	2.9%
Multiracial	64	132	2.1%	4.2%
Native American/Other	18	15	0.6%	0.5%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.1%

Georgetown, Illinois has an estimated population of 3,069, a slight decrease from the 3,143 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.7% White, 5.4% Hispanic, 4.2% Black, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 considerably less diverse than Illinois 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 17.9% in 2020 and 22.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Georgetown is ranked the 423rd most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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 425th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Georgetown's White Population

2,690 residents of Georgetown, or 87.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Georgetown is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Georgetown ranks 745th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's White population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. White residents' share of Georgetown's population has decreased from 90.4% to 87.7%.

Georgetown is more White than neighboring Olivet (67.1% White), and Belgium (86.2% White). Georgetown is less White than neighboring Westville (95.9% White), Ridge Farm (94.2% White), and Catlin (94.9% White).

Georgetown's Black Population

130 residents of Georgetown, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Georgetown is lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Georgetown ranks 299th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Black population has grown by an estimated 44.4%. Black residents' share of Georgetown's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.2%.

Georgetown is more Black than neighboring Olivet (0.7% Black), Westville (0.4% Black), Ridge Farm (1.2% Black), and Catlin (1% Black). Georgetown is less Black than neighboring Belgium (9.3% Black).

Georgetown's Asian Population

0 residents of Georgetown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Georgetown is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Georgetown ranks 990th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Georgetown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Georgetown is less Asian than neighboring Westville (0.6% Asian), Belgium (2.1% Asian), and Catlin (1.2% Asian).

Georgetown's Hispanic Population

167 residents of Georgetown, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Georgetown is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Georgetown ranks 992nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 178.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Georgetown's population has increased from 1.9% to 5.4%.

Georgetown is more Hispanic than neighboring Westville (1.2% Hispanic), Ridge Farm (2.2% Hispanic), Belgium (0.7% Hispanic), and Catlin (2.8% Hispanic). Georgetown is less Hispanic than neighboring Olivet (28.2% Hispanic).

Georgetown's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Georgetown, or 0.6% 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 Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Georgetown ranks 562nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Georgetown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Georgetown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Olivet (0% Native American/Other), Westville (0% Native American/Other), Ridge Farm (0.4% Native American/Other), Belgium (0% Native American/Other), and Catlin (0% Native American/Other).

Georgetown's Multiracial Population

64 residents of Georgetown, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Georgetown is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Georgetown ranks 456th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 51.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Georgetown's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.1%.

Georgetown is more Multiracial than neighboring Westville (1.9% Multiracial), Belgium (1.7% Multiracial), and Catlin (0.1% Multiracial). Georgetown is less Multiracial than neighboring Olivet (4% 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.