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Georgetown

Indiana · 3,805 residents · 2.176 sq mi
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Georgetown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,633. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $202,100. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 63% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,805
+71%since 2000
from 2,227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,749 / sq mi
+71%since 2000
from 1,023 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+9%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Georgetown
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,633
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,795 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,602
+102%since 2000
from $18,645 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.9%
+34.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$202,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $511 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
16.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+11%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,188)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(53)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(3,463)
Black0.7%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(111)
Asian1.2%(45)
Other3.2%(121)
Diversity Score19.1%(726)
Diversity Score
19
+709%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+102%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 93.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.9%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Georgetown, Indiana?

Georgetown, Indiana has about 3,805 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Georgetown, Indiana?

The typical household in Georgetown, Indiana earns about $94,633 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Georgetown, Indiana expensive?

In Georgetown, Indiana, the median home is worth about $202,100, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in Georgetown, Indiana?

About 35.4% of adults age 25 and over in Georgetown, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Georgetown, Indiana?

About 1.1% of people in Georgetown, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Georgetown, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Georgetown, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,713 residents, a change of about 82 percent over that period.

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