Georgetown

Town in Sussex County, Delaware

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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.

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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Median household income
$49,719
Median home value
$281,400
Median rent
$1,410/mo
Median age
35.4
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Georgetown, DE population

Georgetown had 7,134 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census7,134
Density1,421 per sq mi (549 per km²)

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

Georgetown at a glance

StateDelaware (DE)
CountySussex County
TypeTown
Population7,134 (2020)
Land area5.02 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates38.6895° N, 75.3872° W
ZIP code19947
Official websitegeorgetowndel.com
Census code (GEOID)1029090

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 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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