Population and Demographics
Current Population Estimates
Between official U.S. Census population counts, the Planning Department estimates the population within the city limits using a formula based on new residential building permits and household size. It is simply an estimate and there are many variables involved in achieving an accurate estimation of people living in a given area at a given time. While Georgetown as a geographic area is growing considerably, not all of that growth is inside of the city limits.
In the tables below, population is estimated on the first day of each month.
| 2024 Population Estimates | |
| Month | Population |
| January | 94,819 |
| February | 95,842 |
| 2023 Population Estimates | |
| Month | Population |
| January | 85,423 |
| February | 86,360 |
| March | 86,505 |
| April | 86,767 |
| May | 87,105 |
| June | 87,245 |
| July | 88,112 |
| August | 91,480 |
| September | 93,353 |
| October | 93,698 |
| November | 94,072 |
| December | 94,483 |
Population Projections
Population projections assist Georgetown in planning for the demand for future infrastructure, public safety services, recreational amenities, and many other considerations. The table below provides a range of population growth through the combination of population projections prepared by the Texas State Data Center (TDC) and residential permitting records maintained by the City of Georgetown. Projections by the TDC were completed using a Cohort Component projection technique. As the name implies, the basic characteristics of this technique are the use of separate cohorts (persons with one or more common characteristic) and the separate projection of each of the major components of population change (fertility, mortality, and migration) for each of the cohorts. Between official U.S. Census population counts, the Planning Department estimates the population within the city limits using a formula based on new residential building permits and household size. It is simply an estimate and there are many variables involved in achieving an accurate estimation of people living in a given area at a given time. The baseline population for year 2020 is the population estimated through the City of Georgetown Planning Department.
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- Austin-Round Rock MSA projected population increase of 2.5 percent each year (Texas Demographic Center)
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- Williamson County projected population increase of 3.2 percent each year (Texas Demographic Center)
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- City of Georgetown (within city limits) residential permit record, 2010-2019
| Population Projection Scenarios | |||
| Growth Rate Similar to MSA | Growth Rate Similar to County | Georgetown Recent Growth Rate | |
| Year | 2.5% | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 2022 | 73,051 | 74,052 | 76,221 |
| 2023 | 74,877 | 76,422 | 79,803 |
| 2024 | 76,749 | 78,867 | 83,554 |
| 2025 | 78,668 | 81,391 | 87,481 |
| 2026 | 80,635 | 83,996 | 91,592 |
| 2027 | 82,651 | 86,683 | 95,897 |
| 2028 | 84,717 | 89,457 | 100,404 |
| 2029 | 86,835 | 92,320 | 105,123 |
| 2030 | 89,006 | 95,274 | 110,064 |
Other Demographics and Statistics
The City’s Future Land Use Plan, a component of the 2030 Plan, contains basic demographics, such as age distribution, median household income and distribution of existing land uses are used to plan for future land use needs. Click here for the section of the Land Use Element that contains the demographics.
The 2030 Plan’s Housing Element contains many statistics related to population and household demographics in Georgetown including household income, distribution of existing housing stock, and household size trends. Click here to be directed to the Housing page.
To explore the 2030 comprehensive plan, click here.
U.S. Census
The United Census Bureau is another source for great statistics about Georgetown. The key element of the Census count is determine how many people are living in a given location every ten years. To learn more about the 2010 Census, visit census.gov/2010census.
There are many places to find good data about the Census release and the corresponding effects of the changes. The Census.gov website and Texas Demographic Center are the best places to find broad information. Census Bureau Data is the search engine for communities across the state of Texas and other states where data has been released. The American Community Survey (ACS) has a multitude of demographic and social statistics that you may find interesting.
The American Community Survey (ACS) is an ongoing survey that provides data every year about the social and economic needs of American communities. The ACS shows how people live–our education, housing, jobs and more. The ACS provides communities with information they need to plan investments and services such as new schools, hospitals, and emergency services. Below you will find ACS information regarding population, housing, economics and other valuable demographic information about Georgetown. Figures found in the tables below do not reflect the official data as the ACS is intended to provide estimates based on random sampling and responses.
New York Times Interactive Census Map
American Factfinder page for Georgetown
