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Georgetown

Kentucky · 29,098 residents · 17.552 sq mi
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Georgetown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,467. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. Median home value is $144,200. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,098
+61%since 2000
from 18,080 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,658 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 1,030 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.7
+8%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K17K25K34K42K1990201020202024Georgetown
202439K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,467
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,186 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,559
+25%since 2000
from $18,859 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
37.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+24%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(15,874)
Black7.9%(1,433)
Hispanic / Latino2%(360)
Asian0.6%(111)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.5%(4,425)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(24,864)
Black6.9%(2,003)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(1,251)
Asian1.2%(346)
Other1.5%(434)
Diversity Score31.6%(9,190)
Diversity Score
32
+29%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+62%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.3%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Georgetown, Kentucky?

Georgetown, Kentucky has about 29,098 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Georgetown, Kentucky?

The typical household in Georgetown, Kentucky earns about $50,467 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Georgetown, Kentucky expensive?

In Georgetown, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $144,200, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Georgetown, Kentucky?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Georgetown, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Georgetown, Kentucky?

About 14.9% of people in Georgetown, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Georgetown, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Georgetown, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,684 residents, a change of about 155 percent over that period.

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