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Georgetown, MD
Census-designated place in Kent County, Maryland.
Population
8
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
5
ZIP codes
0
Georgetown and its ZIP codes
Georgetown at a glance
- Georgetown is 99% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kent County. PPP loans are for Georgetown.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,247
7,553 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,878
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$175M
FY 2026, $9,115 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Georgetown, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
794
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
460
4.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 27°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Georgetown, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
10.0%
U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Georgetown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TolchesterCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.6 |
| FairleeCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 3.8 |
| Chesapeake LandingCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1 |
| EdesvilleCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Rock HallTown | 5.9 mi | 1.3 |
| WortonCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.9 |
| ButlertownCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.8 |
| ChestertownTown | 7.3 mi | 2.9 |
| KingstownCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2.3 |
| Still PondCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Bowleys QuartersCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.1 |
| BettertonTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| KennedyvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Church HillTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| EdgemereCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 10.9 |
| CentrevilleTown | 14 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Georgetown, MD in?
- Georgetown is in Kent County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Georgetown, MD?
- About 8 people live in Georgetown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Georgetown?
- Nearby places include Tolchester (1.9 mi), Fairlee (2.3 mi), Chesapeake Landing (4.2 mi), Edesville (4.4 mi), Rock Hall (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023