FACTS & FIGURES

2020 CERTIFIED SCENIC CITY

Demographics

The population of Georgetown within city limits is 70,441 and 102,274 with the inclusion of the ETJ. In 2020, Georgetown was ranked the 7th fastest growing city of its size in the nation.

Age Distribution

Under 10 10–19 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60+ Median Age

11% 11% 9% 12% 11% 11% 36% 47

Educational Levels

Graduate/Professional Degree 17% Bachelor’s Degree 25.9% Associate’s Degree 7.5% Some College 21.4%

Median Household Income

$73,552

National Award-Winning Library

In 2018, the Georgetown Public Library was one of 10 recipients of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. It was only the second library in Texas to ever win the National Medal. In 2019, Georgetown Public Library Director, Eric Lashley, was named Librarian of the Year by the Texas Library Association.

Climate

The abundance of parks and trails in Georgetown speaks to the ability to comfortably enjoy outdoor life for most of the year. Georgetown has an average of 228 sunny days per year and an average wind speed of 10mph.

Average Daily Temperatures

January 36–60° F

April July October 55–78° F 72–95° F 56–81° F

Tax Information

The state of Texas has no personal or corporate income tax. In the Central Texas region, Georgetown has one of the lowest combined property tax rates. The combined monthly rate includes utility and total taxes based on the average home value of $278,001. One of the reasons the combined monthly rate is lower than other areas is due to the fact that the city owns its own utility company, allowing it to keep utility rates low.

Tax Rates

City of Georgetown Williamson County Georgetown ISD $0.42 $0.41 $1.307

Sales Tax

City sales tax is 8.25%. The City receives 2% of the 8.25% sales and use taxes that are remitted by retailers within the city limits. 6.25% is collected and retained by the State of Texas.