Georgetown

Census-designated place in El Dorado County, California

Aerial view of Georgetown, California
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Georgetown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in El Dorado County, California, with 2,255 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,654 ft (809 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Foresthill, 6.5 miles N.

About Georgetown

Georgetown (formerly Growlersburg) is a census-designated place (CDP) in El Dorado County, California, United States. It is the northeasternmost town in the California Mother Lode. The population was 2,255 in the 2020 census, 2,367 in 2010, and 962 in 2000. The town is registered as California Historical Landmark #484.

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Median household income
$91,765
Median home value
$374,600
Median rent
$926/mo
Median age
63.8
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Georgetown, CA population

Georgetown had 2,255 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,255
Density149 per sq mi (58 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Georgetown at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyEl Dorado County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population2,255 (2020)
Land area15.13 sq mi (39.2 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation2,654 ft (809 m)
Coordinates38.9114° N, 120.8346° W
ZIP code95635
Census code (GEOID)0629350

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Georgetown

What county is Georgetown in?

Georgetown is in El Dorado County, California.

What is the population of Georgetown, CA?

2,255 people lived in Georgetown at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Georgetown, CA?

The ZIP code of Georgetown is 95635.

What is the elevation of Georgetown?

2,654 feet (809 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Georgetown?

Foresthill (6.5 mi), Auburn Lake Trails (8.0 mi), Coloma (8.2 mi), Cold Springs (11.6 mi), Placerville (12.6 mi).

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