Georgetown, Kentucky

Georgetown: City in Kentucky

About

Georgetown is a city located in the county of Harlan in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 29,098 and a population density of 671 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 35,847 inhabitants.

The city was created 240 years ago in 1783.

Georgetown locator map
Location of Georgetown on Kentucky map.

Quick Facts about Georgetown

Population : 35,847 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Kentucky (United States)
County : Harlan County
Postal code : 40324
Phone Area Codes : 502
Area : 43.37 km2
Altitude : 846 feet / 258 meters
Capital city : Georgetown is capital of Scott County
Establishment : January 01, 1784 (240 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 03:57:27 (19th March 2024)
Density : 827 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 18.83% (2010-2020)
Downtown Georgetown Kentucky image
Downtown Georgetown Kentucky
Downtown Georgetown Kentucky image

Geography

Georgetown is located at 36°53'21"N 83°3'19"W (36.8892600, -83.0551700).

Georgetown map

Demographics

The population of Georgetown increased by 18.83% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 29,098 - census
2011 29,586 1.65% estimation process
2012 30,222 2.1% estimation process
2013 30,843 2.01% estimation process
2014 31,576 2.32% estimation process
2015 32,095 1.62% estimation process
2016 32,848 2.29% estimation process
2017 33,676 2.46% estimation process
2018 34,374 2.03% estimation process
2019 34,992 1.77% estimation process
2020 35,847 2.39% estimation process

Georgetown zip code is 40324. County name: Scott, County fips: 21209

People born in Georgetown (31)

People born in Georgetown, including politician Tom Loftin Johnson, politician John McCracken Robinson, wife of vice-president of the U.S. Mary Cyrene Burch Breckinridge, .

List

Schools in Georgetown

College & universities near Georgetown, KY

Code Name City ZIP
157739 Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College Cumberland (KY) 40823

Post offices near Georgetown

Post Office Name City ZIP
Closplin Post Office Closplint (KY) 40927

Other places with the same name (20)

  • Georgetown , Texas The most populous city in Williamson County, Texas. It is located in the Austin metropolitan area. Georgetown is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Georgetown Square and the Georgetown Art Center. with a population of 85,538 people.
  • Georgetown , South Carolina city in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States with a population of 8,794 people.
  • Georgetown , Massachusetts town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States with a population of 8,789 people.
  • Georgetown , Delaware town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States with a population of 7,797 people.
  • Georgetown , Ohio town in Ohio with a population of 4,216 people.
  • Georgetown , Indiana town in Floyd County, Indiana, United States with a population of 3,410 people.
  • Georgetown , Illinois city in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States with a population of 3,145 people.
  • Georgetown , Colorado town in Colorado with a population of 1,102 people.
  • Georgetown , Maine town in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States with a population of 1,078 people.
  • Georgetown , Georgia consolidated city-county in Quitman County, Georgia, United States with a population of 973 people.
  • Georgetown , New York city in Madison County, New York, United States of America with a population of 819 people.
  • Georgetown , Idaho city in the Bear River Valley in Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States, with a population of 494 people.
  • Georgetown , Louisiana village in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 319 people.
  • Georgetown , Mississippi town in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States with a population of 268 people.
  • Georgetown , Minnesota city in Clay County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 164 people.
  • Georgetown , Pennsylvania census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 160 people.
  • Georgetown , Wisconsin unincorporated community in Grant County, Wisconsin with a population of 155 people.
  • Georgetown , Arkansas town in southeastern White County, Arkansas, United States with a population of 133 people.
  • Georgetown , Arkansas town in southeastern White County, Arkansas, United States with a population of 124 people.

Other cities in Harlan County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Harlan County , KY.

City Name Population Title
Cumberland 1,854 City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States
Harlan 1,471 City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States
Evarts 792 City in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
Lynch 630 Human settlement in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America
Loyall 585 City in Kentucky
Benham 417 Human settlement in Harlan County, Kentucky, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Georgetown distances to largest Kentucky cities