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Georgetown

Delaware · 7,134 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 $41,943. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $222,300. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,134
+54%since 2000
from 4,643 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,421 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 925 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.8
+6%since 2000
from 30.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Georgetown
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,943
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,320
+33%since 2000
from $15,288 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,300
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,088
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
55.8% rent
Afford Score
5.3
+96%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.3%(2,236)
Black13.3%(947)
Hispanic / Latino51.4%(3,665)
Asian0.6%(44)
Other3%(215)
Diversity Score77%(5,496)
Diversity Score
77
−3%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+100%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.4%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
27.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.3%
−51.9 ptssince 2013
from 68.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Georgetown, Delaware?

Georgetown, Delaware has about 7,134 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Georgetown, Delaware?

The typical household in Georgetown, Delaware earns about $41,943 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 $222,300, and the typical rent is about $1,088 a month.

How educated are people in Georgetown, Delaware?

About 13.8% 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 16.7% 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 3,402 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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