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Georgetown, IL
City in Vermilion County, Illinois.
Population
3,069
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,899
ZIP codes
0
Georgetown and its ZIP codes
Georgetown at a glance
- Georgetown is about 8.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,182, 30% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $71,800 (73% below Illinois) and median rent is $757 a month.
Local data for Georgetown, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Georgetown, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,182
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$71,800
Median rent
$757/mo
Homeownership
74.3%
Bachelor's or higher
14.1%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (467), Irish Americans (408), Mexican Americans (164).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vermilion County. PPP loans are for Georgetown.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,590
25,378 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,819
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$499M
FY 2026, $6,728 per person
How people get to work
Georgetown, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Georgetown, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
755
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
43
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 17°F
39.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Georgetown, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Georgetown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OlivetCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 1.5 |
| WestvilleVillage | 4.9 mi | 1.7 |
| BelgiumVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Ridge FarmVillage | 5.8 mi | 3.1 |
| IndianolaVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.4 |
| CatlinVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.8 |
| TiltonVillage | 8.3 mi | 3.8 |
| Eugene, INCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Cayuga, INTown | 9.3 mi | 1 |
| SidellVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| FairmountVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Perrysville, INTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| OakwoodVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| ChrismanCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| DanvilleCity | 12 mi | 17.9 |
| Newport, INTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Georgetown, IL in?
- Georgetown is in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Georgetown, IL?
- About 3,069 people live in Georgetown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Georgetown?
- Nearby places include Olivet (2.2 mi), Westville (4.9 mi), Belgium (5.8 mi), Ridge Farm (5.8 mi), Indianola (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023