Georgetown County
Georgetown County, South Carolina
Georgetown, SC 29442
Phone: (843) 545-3063
Fax: (843) 545-3292
www.georgetowncountysc.org
On the central eastern border of SC, northeast of Charleston; original district; organized 1768 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For the county seat
Area (sq mi):: 1035.00 (land 814.83; water 220.16) Population per square mile: 74.80
Population 2005: 60,983 State rank: 22 Population change: 2000-20005 9.30%; 1990-2000 20.50% Population 2000: 55,797 (White 59.20%; Black or African American 38.60%; Hispanic or Latino 1.60%; Asian 0.20%; Other 1.40%). Foreign born: 2.20%. Median age: 39.10
Income 2000: per capita $19,805; median household $35,312; Population below poverty level: 17.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $24,253-$26,614
Unemployment (2004): 9.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.30% Median travel time to work: 26.00 minutes Working outside county of residence: 26.10%
See other counties in South Carolina.