Georgetown
Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia
Georgetown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chatham County, Georgia, with 11,916 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Savannah, 2.9 miles NE.
- 11,916residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 8.2 sq miland area · 21.1 km²
- 1,462 / sq mipopulation density
- 31419ZIP code
About Georgetown
Georgetown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. The population was 11,916 at the 2020 census. Georgetown lies across the Little Ogeechee River (and city limits) from Savannah, Georgia, and is a suburban "bedroom community" of Savannah, where most of its adult residents work. It is part of the Savannah Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Georgetown was constructed mostly in the late 1970s and early 1980s, but new subdivisions have been built recently. Shopping facilities are now more plentiful and continue to be added. Two schools in Georgetown are units of the Savannah-Chatham public school system: Georgetown Elementary and Southwest Middle School. Georgetown's public high school students attend Windsor Forest High School in Savannah.
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Living in Georgetown
- Median household income
- $74,256
- Median home value
- $274,900
- Median rent
- $1,529/mo
- Median age
- 34
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Georgetown had 11,916 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,916 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,462 per sq mi (564 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Georgetown at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Chatham County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 11,916 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.15 sq mi (21.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.62 sq mi (1.62 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.9828° N, 81.2302° W |
| ZIP code | 31419 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1332482 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Georgetown
- Savannah2.9 mi NE
- Henderson3.0 mi NW
- Vernonburg6.5 mi E
- Richmond Hill7.4 mi SW
- Garden City7.9 mi NE
- Montgomery8.1 mi E
- Buckhead8.5 mi S
- Pooler8.6 mi N
- Isle of Hope10.4 mi E
- Bloomingdale10.8 mi NW
- Skidaway Island11.2 mi E
- Thunderbolt11.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Georgetown
What county is Georgetown in?
Georgetown is in Chatham County, Georgia.
What is the population of Georgetown, GA?
11,916 people lived in Georgetown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Georgetown, GA?
The ZIP code of Georgetown is 31419.
What is the elevation of Georgetown?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Georgetown?
Savannah (2.9 mi), Henderson (3.0 mi), Vernonburg (6.5 mi), Richmond Hill (7.4 mi), Garden City (7.9 mi).
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