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Georgetown, CO
Town in Clear Creek County, Colorado.
Population
1,053
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,053
ZIP codes
0
Georgetown and its ZIP codes
Georgetown at a glance
- Georgetown is about 19 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $79,118, 17% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $521,700 (3% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,434 a month.
Local data for Georgetown, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Georgetown, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,118
Poverty rate
13.4%
Median home value
$521,700
Median rent
$1,434/mo
Homeownership
71.5%
Bachelor's or higher
50.2%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (184), Irish Americans (55), Swedish Americans (55).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clear Creek County. PPP loans are for Georgetown.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,772
3,430 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,137
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.5M
FY 2026, $9,316 per person
How people get to work
Georgetown, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone50.4%
- Carpooled15.3%
- Public transit2.7%
- Walked7.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.8%
- Worked from home18.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Georgetown, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
891
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
73
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 16°F
18.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Georgetown, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.3%
U.S. 33.3% -7.0 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Georgetown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Silver PlumeTown | 2.4 mi | 0.3 |
| EmpireTown | 2.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Downieville-Lawson-DumontCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.8 |
| St. Mary'sCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.4 |
| CentralCity | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| Blue ValleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Winter ParkTown | 12 mi | 17 |
| Black HawkCity | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| Idaho SpringsCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| MontezumaTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Floyd HillCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.3 |
| Pine ValleyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Upper Witter GulchCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| KeystoneCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 41.4 |
| Echo HillsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| FraserTown | 16 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Georgetown, CO in?
- Georgetown is in Clear Creek County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Georgetown, CO?
- About 1,053 people live in Georgetown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Georgetown?
- Nearby places include Silver Plume (2.4 mi), Empire (2.9 mi), Downieville-Lawson-Dumont (5.8 mi), St. Mary's (7.2 mi), Central (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023