Georgetown
City in Georgetown County, South Carolina
Georgetown is a city in Georgetown County, South Carolina, with 8,403 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is DeBordieu Colony, 6.1 miles E.
- 8,403residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 7.0 sq miland area · 18.1 km²
- 1,204 / sq mipopulation density
- 29440ZIP code
About Georgetown
Georgetown is the third-oldest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina and the county seat of Georgetown County, in the Lowcountry. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 8,403, a decrease from the 2010 census of 9,163. Located on Winyah Bay at the confluence of the Black, Great Pee Dee, Waccamaw, and Sampit rivers, Georgetown is the second largest seaport in South Carolina, handling over 960,000 tons of materials a year, while Charleston is the largest.
Beginning in the colonial era, Georgetown was the commercial center of an indigo- and rice-producing area. Rice replaced indigo as the chief commodity crop in the antebellum era. A timber industry also developed and sawmills were built.
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Living in Georgetown
- Median household income
- $56,981
- Median home value
- $168,100
- Median rent
- $780/mo
- Median age
- 46.3
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Georgetown had 8,403 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,403 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,204 per sq mi (465 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Georgetown at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Georgetown County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,403 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.98 sq mi (18.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.59 sq mi (1.54 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.3724° N, 79.2808° W |
| ZIP code | 29440 |
| Official website | cityofgeorgetownsc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4528870 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Georgetown
- DeBordieu Colony6.1 mi E
- Pawleys Island9.7 mi NE
- Litchfield Beach11.9 mi NE
- Dunbar12.3 mi N
- Andrews17.3 mi W
- Murrells Inlet18.1 mi NE
- Garden City21.9 mi NE
- McClellanville22.5 mi SW
- Bucksport22.6 mi NE
- Surfside Beach24.0 mi NE
- Jamestown24.6 mi W
- Socastee26.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Georgetown
What county is Georgetown in?
Georgetown is in Georgetown County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Georgetown, SC?
8,403 people lived in Georgetown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Georgetown, SC?
The ZIP code of Georgetown is 29440.
What is the elevation of Georgetown?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Georgetown?
DeBordieu Colony (6.1 mi), Pawleys Island (9.7 mi), Litchfield Beach (11.9 mi), Dunbar (12.3 mi), Andrews (17.3 mi).
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