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Georgetown, DE
Town in Sussex County, Delaware.
Population
7,660
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,525
ZIP codes
0
Georgetown and its ZIP codes
Georgetown at a glance
- Georgetown is about 2.9 times as dense as Delaware as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,719 a year, 41% less than the Delaware figure of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $281,400 (20% below Delaware) and median rent is $1,410 a month.
Local data for Georgetown, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Georgetown, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,719
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$281,400
Median rent
$1,410/mo
Homeownership
50.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
28.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Guatemalan Americans (2,702), Irish Americans (873), German Americans (405).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sussex County. PPP loans are for Georgetown.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,350
96,307 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,647
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.81B
FY 2026, $11,856 per person
How people get to work
Georgetown, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled14.1%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Georgetown, DE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,069
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15,126
12.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
43.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Georgetown, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
26.7%
U.S. 11.1% +15.6 pts
Cities near Georgetown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MiltonTown | 7 mi | 1.9 |
| MillsboroTown | 8.5 mi | 5.1 |
| EllendaleTown | 8.9 mi | 0.4 |
| BridgevilleTown | 12 mi | 4.8 |
| SeafordCity | 12 mi | 5.1 |
| DagsboroTown | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| BladesTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| LaurelTown | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| LincolnCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| Long NeckCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| GreenwoodTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| FrankfordTown | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| LewesCity | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| BethelTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| MilfordCity | 16 mi | 9.9 |
| Henlopen AcresTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Georgetown, DE in?
- Georgetown is in Sussex County, Delaware.
- What is the population of Georgetown, DE?
- About 7,660 people live in Georgetown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Georgetown?
- Nearby places include Milton (7 mi), Millsboro (8.5 mi), Ellendale (8.9 mi), Bridgeville (12 mi), Seaford (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023