Georgetown County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Georgetown County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45043
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 043
Geography
- Land Area
- 813.67 sq mi
- Water Area
- 212.54 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1026.21 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.417531
- Longitude
- -79.296333
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 64,138
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 53,173
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 62,145 | 96.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,989 | 3.1% |
| White | 42,727 | 66.6% |
| Black | 17,986 | 28.0% |
| Asian | 55 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 83 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 30 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 51,934 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,239 | 2.3% |
| White | 36,981 | 69.5% |
| Black | 14,460 | 27.2% |
| Asian | 199 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 283 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 29 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 64,811
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $68,970
- Poverty Rate
- 14.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 9,602
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 43,061 | 66.4% |
| Black | 18,109 | 27.9% |
| Asian | 184 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 45,855
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 18,223 | 39.7% |
| Republican | 22,348 | 48.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 5,284 | 11.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 20,615 | 45.0% |
| Female | 25,239 | 55.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 29,254 | 63.8% |
| Hispanic | 753 | 1.6% |
| Black | 12,555 | 27.4% |
| Asian | 171 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 26,898
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 18,899 | 64.6% |
| Hispanic | 334 | 44.4% |
| Black | 5,559 | 44.3% |
| Asian | 88 | 51.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 12,071 | 58.6% |
| Female | 14,827 | 58.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 11,451 (23.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 16,082 (31.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 37,173
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $287,484
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,281
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 10.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 21.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.