Georgetown
City in Scott County, Kentucky
Georgetown is a city in Scott County, Kentucky, with 37,086 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 846 ft (258 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stamping Ground, 8.0 miles W.
- 37,086residents (2020 Census)
- 846 ftelevation · 258 m
- 18.1 sq miland area · 46.8 km²
- 2,053 / sq mipopulation density
- 40324ZIP code
About Georgetown
Georgetown is a city in Scott County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 37,086 at the 2020 census. It is the sixth-most populous city in Kentucky. It is the seat of its county. It was originally called Lebanon when founded by Rev. Elijah Craig and was renamed in 1790 in honor of President George Washington. Historically, settlers were drawn to Georgetown for its Royal Spring. Georgetown is a home rule-class city under Kentucky state law.
It is the home of Georgetown College, a private liberal arts college. Georgetown is part of the Lexington-Fayette, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area. At one time the city served as the training camp home for the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals.
The city's growth began in the mid-1980s, when Toyota built Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, its first wholly owned United States plant, in Georgetown. The plant opened in 1988; it builds the Camry, Lexus ES, and RAV4 models, with the Avalon and Sienna vehicles formerly being built there.
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Living in Georgetown
- Median household income
- $80,088
- Median home value
- $265,400
- Median rent
- $1,255/mo
- Median age
- 32.7
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Georgetown had 37,086 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 37,086 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,053 per sq mi (793 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Georgetown at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Scott County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 37,086 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.06 sq mi (46.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.43 km²) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2598° N, 84.5351° W |
| ZIP code | 40324 |
| Official website | georgetownky.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2130700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Georgetown
- Stamping Ground8.0 mi W
- Sadieville8.9 mi N
- Midway11.3 mi SW
- Paris14.8 mi E
- Cynthiana15.2 mi NE
- Lexington-Fayette15.7 mi S
- Corinth17.0 mi N
- Versailles17.8 mi SW
- Frankfort18.5 mi W
- Berry19.7 mi NE
- Millersburg21.5 mi E
- Monterey21.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Georgetown
What county is Georgetown in?
Georgetown is in Scott County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Georgetown, KY?
37,086 people lived in Georgetown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Georgetown, KY?
The ZIP code of Georgetown is 40324.
What is the elevation of Georgetown?
846 feet (258 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Georgetown?
Stamping Ground (8.0 mi), Sadieville (8.9 mi), Midway (11.3 mi), Paris (14.8 mi), Cynthiana (15.2 mi).
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