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Georgetown

Delaware · 8,291 residents (2025 est.) · 5.022 sq mi
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Georgetown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,719. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 65% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $281,400. Households here earn about 41% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,660
+65%since 2000
from 4,643 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,525 / sq mi
+65%since 2000
from 925 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
+18%since 2000
from 30.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,291 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Georgetown
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,719
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,866
+63%since 2000
from $15,288 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+12%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade21%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$281,400
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,410
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
49.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.9%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
+109%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.4%(2,110)
Black20.4%(947)
Hispanic / Latino31.7%(1,473)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score79.4%(3,688)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.2%(2,542)
Black11%(840)
Hispanic / Latino49.6%(3,802)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other5.9%(452)
Diversity Score78.5%(6,013)
Diversity Score
78
−1%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.9%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+117%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% 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
3.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−16.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.7%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
28.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.3%
−44.9 ptssince 2013
from 68.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.9%
+17.4 ptssince 2017
from 60.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2016
from 59.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
44.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2016
from 39.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Georgetown, Delaware?

Georgetown, Delaware has about 7,660 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Georgetown, Delaware?

The typical household in Georgetown, Delaware earns about $49,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Georgetown, Delaware expensive?

In Georgetown, Delaware, the median home is worth about $281,400, and the typical rent is about $1,410 a month.

How educated are people in Georgetown, Delaware?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Georgetown, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Georgetown, Delaware?

About 16.8% of people in Georgetown, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

Has Georgetown, Delaware grown since 1990?

Yes, Georgetown, Delaware has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,928 residents, a change of about 105 percent over that period.

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