Georgetown
Town in Sussex County, Delaware

Georgetown is a town in Sussex County, Delaware, with 7,134 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Milton, 7.0 miles NE.
- 7,134residents (2020 Census)
- 52 ftelevation · 16 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 13.0 km²
- 1,421 / sq mipopulation density
- 19947ZIP code
About Georgetown
Georgetown is a town in and the county seat of Sussex County, Delaware, United States. As of the 2020 census, Georgetown had a population of 7,134.
Georgetown is part of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Georgetown
- Median household income
- $49,719
- Median home value
- $281,400
- Median rent
- $1,410/mo
- Median age
- 35.4
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Georgetown had 7,134 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,134 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,421 per sq mi (549 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Georgetown at a glance
| State | Delaware (DE) |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 7,134 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.02 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6895° N, 75.3872° W |
| ZIP code | 19947 |
| Official website | georgetowndel.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1029090 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Georgetown
- Milton7.0 mi NE
- Millsboro8.0 mi SE
- Ellendale8.7 mi N
- Bridgeville11.9 mi W
- Blades12.2 mi W
- Seaford12.4 mi W
- Lincoln12.5 mi N
- Dagsboro12.5 mi SE
- Laurel12.8 mi SW
- Long Neck13.0 mi E
- Greenwood13.6 mi NW
- Frankford14.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Georgetown
What county is Georgetown in?
Georgetown is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the population of Georgetown, DE?
7,134 people lived in Georgetown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Georgetown, DE?
The ZIP code of Georgetown is 19947.
What is the elevation of Georgetown?
52 feet (16 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Georgetown?
Milton (7.0 mi), Millsboro (8.0 mi), Ellendale (8.7 mi), Bridgeville (11.9 mi), Blades (12.2 mi).
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