Georgetown, Sussex County, Delaware
Georgetown: Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States
About
Georgetown is a town located in the county of Sussex in the U.S. state of Delaware. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,422. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,797 inhabitants.
The town was created 232 years ago in 1790.
Quick Facts about Georgetown
| Population : | 7,797 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Delaware (United States) |
| County : | Sussex County |
| Postal code : | 19947 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 302 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0% |
| Land as percent of area : | 100% |
| Altitude : | 52 feet / 16 meters |
| Capital city : | Georgetown is capital of Sussex County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1791 (232 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:19:16 (6th June 2023) |
| Population growth : | 17.63% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Georgetown is located at 38°41'24"N 75°23'8"W (38.6901100, -75.3854700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Georgetown
Demographics
The population of Georgetown increased by 17.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1850 | 777 | - | |
| 2010 | 6,422 | 87.9% | census |
| 2011 | 6,529 | 1.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,607 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,704 | 1.45% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,827 | 1.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,959 | 1.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,099 | 1.97% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,248 | 2.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,418 | 2.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,563 | 1.92% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,797 | 3% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Georgetown
1 Sports at the Beach
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2 Redden State Forest
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3 Marvel Carriage Museum
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4 Treasures of the Sea Exhibit, Delaware Technical Community College
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5 Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation
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Where ot Eat in Georgetown
1 Hardee's
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2 Dunkin'
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3 Little Caesars Pizza
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4 Starbucks
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5 KFC
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Where to Stay in Georgetown
1 Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Georgetown Delaware Beaches
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People born in Georgetown (12)
People born in Georgetown, including politician Charles C. Stockley, politician Willard Saulsbury, Jr., lawyer and politician from Delaware Thomas Robinson, .
List
- Wilbur L. Adams (Lawyer, politician) he was born in 23/10/1884
- Alfred Thomas Archimedes Torbert (Union Army general) he was born in 01/07/1833
- Caleb Merrill Wright (United States federal judge) he was born in 07/10/1908
- Caleb Rodney Layton III (United States federal judge) he was born in 04/07/1907
- Costen Shockley (American baseball player) he was born in 08/02/1942
- Daniel J. Layton (American judge) he was born in 01/08/1879
- Will Holland (American baseball player) he was born in 01/01/1862
- John Wesley Beebe (American poet) he was born in 02/08/1853
- Robert H. Pepper (U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General) he was born in 22/04/1895
Schools in Georgetown
College & universities near Georgetown, DE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 449472 | Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology | Dagsboro (DE) | 19939 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Georgetown, DE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCP | Ocean Pines, MD | 11011 Manklin Creek Road | BUS |
| SLS | Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland | 547E Riverside Drive | BUS |
| SLY | Salisbury, Maryland | 350 Cypress St. | BUS |
| OCM | Ocean City, MD | 12848 Ocean Gateway | BUS |
| DVR | Dover, Delaware | 716 South Governors Ave | BUS |
Post offices near Georgetown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Post Office | Georgetown (DE) | 19947 |
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Other cities in Sussex County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Sussex County , DE. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Milford | 12,278 | City in Kent and Sussex counties, Delaware, United States of America |
| Seaford | 8,246 | City in Delaware, United States |
| Millsboro | 4,665 | Town of the United States |
| Laurel | 4,511 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, USA |
| Lewes | 3,417 | City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States of America |
| Milton | 3,129 | Town in Delaware, USA |
| Selbyville | 2,617 | Town in Delaware, United States |
| Bridgeville | 2,440 | Town in Delaware |
| Ocean View | 2,245 | City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Long Neck | 1,980 | Census designated place |
| Delmar | 1,879 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Rehoboth Beach | 1,592 | City in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Blades | 1,498 | Town of the United States |
| Bethany Beach | 1,283 | Town in Delaware |
| Greenwood | 1,175 | Town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States |
| Frankford | 1,020 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Georgetown distances to largest Delaware cities
