The Town FilesGeorgetown County, South Carolina
64,811 people. The median home is worth $289,500 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $68,713.
Towns in Georgetown County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrells Inlet | 9,740 | $366,000 | $77,438 | 60.4 |
| Georgetown | 8,403 | $168,100 | $56,981 | 46.3 |
| Litchfield Beach | 8,370 | $459,000 | $76,351 | 64.1 |
| Andrews | 2,575 | $116,400 | $57,247 | 34.5 |
| DeBordieu Colony | 858 | $1,247,400 | $170,750 | 70.1 |
| Dunbar | 615 | — | $91,058 | 30.1 |
People and housing
| Georgetown County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $289,500 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,204 | $937 |
| Median household income | $68,713 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 52.2 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.8% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.0% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
26,006 jobs in 2024, average pay $50,335 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 387 storm events in Georgetown County from 1996 to 2026, with 9 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Georgetown County has been included in 30 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4835: Tropical Storm Debby |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
| November 21, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4677: Hurricane Ian |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).