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RANK #686 / 996 NAT · #16 / 24 SC · POP 63,594
1YR FORECAST: -0.5%
5YR OUTLOOK: +19%
Georgetown County, South Carolina, is distinguished by its rich history and abundant natural beauty, particularly around the city of Georgetown, the state's third oldest city. Located on the coast between Myrtle Beach (35 miles north) and Charleston (65 miles south), the county offers a slower pace of life. Its landscape features Atlantic beaches, five rivers converging into Winyah Bay, and extensive marshlands and forests, providing ample opportunities for fishing, kayaking, boating, and golf. The county actively promotes outdoor recreation through initiatives like the Georgetown Outdoor Adventure Trails (GOAT) program and new "GC Calm" spots for mindful nature experiences.
Life in Georgetown County often appeals to those seeking a quieter environment, including many retirees. The Georgetown County School District serves over 8,000 students across 19 schools. Commute options within the county include local bus services provided by Coast RTA, which also connects to Horry County. The local economy is seeing new activity, with recent investments in energy infrastructure projects, including solar farms, and expansions in manufacturing. These developments contribute to job creation and aim to provide long-term economic stability.
Above national median (4.7x)
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Housing is fairly valued at 4.8x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Plantersville Renewable Energy Center (North & South Solar Farms with Battery Storage)
Sunrise Renewables (Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners)
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$363M | Proposed |
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Lambert Solar Farm (Phases 1, 2 & 3)
Silicon Ranch
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$260M | Under Construction |
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Kingstree East 230 Solar Project
Undisclosed
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$249M | Planned |
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Dual-Fuel Simple-Cycle Combustion Turbines
Santee Cooper
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$100M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
At 30/100, Georgetown County faces headwinds that place it in the lower third of the 996 counties we track. Median income of $59,782 combined with job growth of +2.2% suggests the local economy is struggling to keep pace with national trends.
Housing in Georgetown County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $234,600 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.25, with rents averaging $1,046/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Georgetown County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +1.0% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +2.2% clip. Home values shifted -1.7% in the past year.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 3.18% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Georgetown County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.