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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Georgetown

Delaware · 4,643 residents · 5.022 sq mi
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Georgetown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,875. Population has grown 24% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $86,300. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,643
+24%since 1990
from 3,732 in 1990
1990 – 2025
925 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 743 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.1
−12%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Georgetown
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,875
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,379 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,288
+35%since 1990
from $11,361 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.1%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 20.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$487
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $352 in 1990
US average: $602
50.0%
−17.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.7% in 1990
50.0% rent
2.7
−6%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(2,661)
Black27.1%(1,011)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(54)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score54.3%(2,026)
2000
White, non-Hispanic45.4%(2,110)
Black20.4%(947)
Hispanic / Latino31.7%(1,473)
Asian0.3%(12)
Diversity Score79.4%(3,688)
79
+46%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
55.0%
−14.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−34%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Georgetown, Delaware?

Georgetown, Delaware has about 4,643 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Georgetown, Delaware?

The typical household in Georgetown, Delaware earns about $31,875 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 $86,300, and the typical rent is about $487 a month.

How educated are people in Georgetown, Delaware?

About 12.6% 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 25.1% 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 911 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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