Georgetown
Census-designated place in Kent County, Maryland

Georgetown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kent County, Maryland, with 117 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 33 ft (10 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fairlee, 1.4 miles E.
- 117residents (2020 Census)
- 33 ftelevation · 10 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.8 km²
- 80 / sq mipopulation density
- 21620ZIP code
About Georgetown
Georgetown is an unincorporated community in northeastern Kent County, Maryland, United States. The community was laid out in 1736. Georgetown was named for Prince George who later became King of the United Kingdom. Georgetown is located on the south side of the Sassafras River at the Maryland Route 213 bridge, north of Galena and south of Cecilton. Directly to the north across the river is the unincorporated community of Fredericktown in Cecil County.
The Nellie Crockett and Valley Cottage are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Georgetown had 117 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 117 |
|---|---|
| Density | 80 per sq mi (31 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Georgetown at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Kent County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 117 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.47 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2216° N, 76.1918° W |
| ZIP code | 21620 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2431875 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Georgetown
- Fairlee1.4 mi E
- Tolchester2.2 mi W
- Chesapeake Landing3.8 mi NE
- Edesville4.8 mi S
- Rock Hall6.2 mi SW
- Worton6.3 mi NE
- Chestertown6.3 mi E
- Butlertown6.5 mi NE
- Kingstown8.0 mi E
- Still Pond10.8 mi NE
- Betterton11.9 mi NE
- Kennedyville12.0 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Georgetown
What county is Georgetown in?
Georgetown is in Kent County, Maryland.
What is the population of Georgetown, MD?
117 people lived in Georgetown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Georgetown, MD?
The ZIP code of Georgetown is 21620.
What is the elevation of Georgetown?
33 feet (10 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Georgetown?
Fairlee (1.4 mi), Tolchester (2.2 mi), Chesapeake Landing (3.8 mi), Edesville (4.8 mi), Rock Hall (6.2 mi).
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