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Georgetown

Connecticut · 1,932 residents · 2.869 sq mi
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Georgetown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $181,364. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $790,400. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,932
+17%since 2000
from 1,650 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
673 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 575 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
+18%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Georgetown
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$181,364
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,424 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$88,632
+61%since 2000
from $55,029 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.6%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
−6%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information17.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$790,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,359
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,159 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
84.3%
+65.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+14%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,508)
Black1.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(56)
Asian3.4%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.1%(316)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(1,577)
Black1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(35)
Asian2.4%(47)
Other13.1%(254)
Diversity Score39.4%(762)
Diversity Score
39
+106%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 27.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.2%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−50.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2017
from 84.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 84.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 4.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Georgetown, Connecticut?

Georgetown, Connecticut has about 1,932 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Georgetown, Connecticut?

The typical household in Georgetown, Connecticut earns about $181,364 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Georgetown, Connecticut expensive?

In Georgetown, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $790,400, and the typical rent is about $3,359 a month.

How educated are people in Georgetown, Connecticut?

About 61.0% of adults age 25 and over in Georgetown, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Georgetown, Connecticut?

About 0.4% of people in Georgetown, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Georgetown, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Georgetown, Connecticut has grown since 1990. The population has added about 268 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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