Georgetown, MS Demographics

A map of Georgetown's Population by Race

Georgetown, Mississippi has an estimated population of 220, a large decrease from the 252 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.7% Black, 37.3% White, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi 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 54.2% in 2020 and 46.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Georgetown is ranked the 342nd most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 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 343rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Georgetown's White Population

82 residents of Georgetown, or 37.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Georgetown is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Georgetown ranks 238th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's White population has declined by an estimated 31.1%. White residents' share of Georgetown's population has decreased from 47.2% to 37.3%.

Georgetown is more White than neighboring Crystal Springs (24.9% White), Hazlehurst (15.2% White), and Beauregard (31% White). Georgetown is less White than neighboring New Hebron (60.9% White), and Braxton (92.1% White).

Georgetown's Black Population

138 residents of Georgetown, or 62.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Georgetown is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Georgetown ranks 170th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Black population has grown by an estimated 13.1%. Black residents' share of Georgetown's population has increased from 48.4% to 62.7%.

Georgetown is more Black than neighboring Crystal Springs (62.2% Black), New Hebron (35.6% Black), Braxton (4.2% Black), and Beauregard (33.9% Black). Georgetown is less Black than neighboring Hazlehurst (71.5% 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 comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Georgetown ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Georgetown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Georgetown is less Asian than neighboring Beauregard (6.4% Asian).

Georgetown's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Georgetown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Georgetown is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Georgetown ranks 245th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Georgetown's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Georgetown is less Hispanic than neighboring Crystal Springs (12.4% Hispanic), New Hebron (1.8% Hispanic), Hazlehurst (13.1% Hispanic), and Beauregard (25.3% Hispanic).

Georgetown's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Georgetown, or 0.0% 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 Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Georgetown ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Georgetown's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Georgetown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Crystal Springs (0.1% Native American/Other).

Georgetown's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Georgetown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Georgetown is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Georgetown ranks 330th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Georgetown's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Georgetown is less Multiracial than neighboring Crystal Springs (0.4% Multiracial), New Hebron (1.8% Multiracial), Hazlehurst (0.1% Multiracial), Braxton (3.7% Multiracial), and Beauregard (3.3% 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.