Living in Georgetown, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Georgetown · Census data 2020–2024
Georgetown has 220 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $20,625 (63% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $97,000, the median rent is $383/month.
Georgetown is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Georgetown at a glance
- Population
- 220
- Median age
- 41.8State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $20,625State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $97,000State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $383/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 43.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Georgetown a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 63% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 41.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Georgetown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Georgetown the median home value is $97,000, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $383 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Georgetown median household income
The median household income in Georgetown is $20,625 and the income per person is $22,921. 41.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Georgetown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 138
- Owner-occupied
- 43.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.7%
- Vacant
- 24.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.12
Georgetown demographics
- Population
- 220
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 104
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Georgetown ›
Education in Georgetown
3% of adults 25 and older in Georgetown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 0.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Georgetown
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 93%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.7%
Georgetown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | 220 | $20,625 | $97,000 | $383 |
| Hazlehurst | 3,520 | $43,552 | $110,500 | $676 |
| Crystal Springs | 4,752 | $49,291 | $113,000 | $782 |
| New Hebron | 506 | $65,000 | $98,800 | $927 |
| Braxton | 189 | $66,806 | $197,900 | — |
| Beauregard | 419 | $53,333 | $87,000 | $1,121 |
| D'Lo | 443 | $31,667 | $79,300 | $835 |
| Wesson | 2,250 | $65,179 | $168,500 | $1,125 |
| Terry | 1,620 | $47,734 | $162,100 | $1,313 |
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What is the median household income in Georgetown, MS?
The median household income in Georgetown is $20,625, 63% lower than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Georgetown?
The median home value in Georgetown is $97,000, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Georgetown?
The median gross rent in Georgetown is $383 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is Georgetown, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 63% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 41.4%.
What is the median age in Georgetown?
The median age in Georgetown is 41.8 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Georgetown?
The average commute to work in Georgetown is 26 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Georgetown?
The unemployment rate in Georgetown is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Georgetown?
3% of adults in Georgetown have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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