Georgetown is a town located in Sussex County Delaware. Georgetown has a 2024 population of 8,102. It is also the county seat of Sussex County. Georgetown is currently growing at a rate of 2.91% annually and its population has increased by 12.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,184 in 2020.
The average household income in Georgetown is $65,455 with a poverty rate of 15.9%. The median age in Georgetown is 30.3 years: 25.1 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Georgetown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,726 | 49.97% |
| Other race | 1,635 | 21.93% |
| Two or more races | 1,237 | 16.59% |
| Black or African American | 753 | 10.1% |
| Native American | 87 | 1.17% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,487 | 2.9 | 41.9 | 58.1 |
| Married | 1,187 | 3.65 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Non Family | 779 | 1.13 | 29 | 71 |
| Female | 403 | 4.3 | 23.1 | 76.9 |
| Male | 118 | 2.33 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
3.41
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
41.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 613 | 14.08% |
| Associates Degree | 448 | 10.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 383 | 8.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 281 | 6.46% |
| High School Graduate | 1,319 | 30.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 862 | 19.8% |
| Some College | 447 | 10.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,855 | 1,762 | 474 |
| Hispanic | 1,695 | 490 | 79 |
| Other Race | 831 | 104 | 17 |
| Black | 589 | 455 | 62 |
| 2+ Races | 399 | 213 | 105 |
| Native American | 37 | 11 | 0 |
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 37.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,917 | $75,078 | $54,792 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,898 | $0 | $69,148 |
| High School Graduate | $45,237 | $45,483 | $28,827 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,808 | $32,790 | $30,000 |
| Overall | $33,202 | $41,000 | $30,079 |
| Some College | $29,643 | $50,606 | $26,761 |
$33,202
Average Earnings
$41,000
Average Male
$30,079
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
47.68% of Georgetown residents speak only English, while 52.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,858 | 670 | 17.37% |
| Black | 730 | 276 | 37.81% |
| Multiple | 1,178 | 240 | 20.37% |
| Other | 1,631 | 180 | 11.04% |
| White | 2,156 | 160 | 7.42% |
| Asian | 16 | 3 | 18.75% |
15.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.82%
Male Poverty Rate
18.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Georgetown is Black, with 37.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Georgetown is White, with 7.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.04% |
| Some College | 12.4% |
| High School | 12.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 10.34% |
| Male Employed | 8.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 1.28% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,577 | $70,523 |
| Households | $47,423 | $65,455 |
| Married Families | $65,298 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,790 | $39,725 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.7%
Male Marriage Rate
40.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
235
Number of Veterans
223
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 92 |
| Second Gulf War | 45 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Korea | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 108 |
| 75+ | 63 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 194 | 7.27% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 2.93% |
| Black | 17 | 2.61% |
| Native American | 2 | 2.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.42%
Born in Georgetown
70.44%
Native Born
29.56%
Foreign Born
24.85%
Non Citizen
4.71%
Naturalized
70.44% of Georgetown residents were born in the United States, with 48.42% having been born in Delaware. 24.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,250 | 229 | 2.54% |
| 2028 | 9,021 | 230 | 2.62% |
| 2027 | 8,791 | 229 | 2.67% |
| 2026 | 8,562 | 230 | 2.76% |
| 2025 | 8,332 | 230 | 2.84% |
| 2024 | 8,102 | 229 | 2.91% |
| 2023 | 7,873 | 196 | 2.55% |
| 2022 | 7,677 | 243 | 3.27% |
| 2021 | 7,434 | 250 | 3.48% |
| 2020 | 7,184 | -417 | -5.49% |
| 2019 | 7,601 | 158 | 2.12% |
| 2018 | 7,443 | 176 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 7,267 | 154 | 2.17% |
| 2016 | 7,113 | 141 | 2.02% |
| 2015 | 6,972 | 134 | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 6,838 | 125 | 1.86% |
| 2013 | 6,713 | 97 | 1.47% |
| 2012 | 6,616 | 80 | 1.22% |
| 2011 | 6,536 | 78 | 1.21% |
| 2010 | 6,458 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,643 | 911 | 24.41% |
| 1990 | 3,732 | -5,518 | -59.65% |