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 242 years ago in 1783.
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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.8893,-83.0552 |
| Altitude | 846 feet / 258 meters |
| Capital city | Georgetown is capital of Scott County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1784 (242 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 09:18:20 (30th May 2026) |
| Density | 827 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 18.83% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Georgetown is located at 36°53'21"N 83°3'19"W (36.8892600, -83.0551700).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
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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, .
More notable people
- Basil W. Duke (American General of the Confederate States of America in the American Civil War) he was born in 28/05/1838
- William Claiborne Owens (American politician (1849-1925)) he was born in 17/10/1849
- Gustavus Woodson Smith (Confederate Army general (1821-1896)) he was born in 30/11/1821
- J. Campbell Cantrill (American politician (1870-1923)) he was born in 09/07/1870
- William H. Hatch (Confederate Army officer) he was born in 11/09/1833
- Ukari Figgs (American basketball player) she was born in 31/03/1977
- Anne Crawford Flexner (American dramatist (1874-1955)) she was born in 27/06/1874
- Benjamin T. Cable (American politician) he was born in 11/08/1853
- Charlie Hoffman (American politician) he was born in 21/04/1956
- Dale Polley (American baseball player) he was born in 09/08/1965
- Eleanor Flexner (American feminist) she was born in 04/10/1908
- Hayden Stevenson (actor (1877-1952)) he was born in 02/07/1877
- James McHall Jones (United States federal judge) he was born in 01/01/1824
- Mike Ayers (American football player and coach) he was born in 26/05/1948
- Ryan Quarles (State Rep.) he was born in 20/10/1983
- Stephen G. Burbridge (Union Army general) he was born in 19/08/1831
- John Hunter Herndon (American planter and judge) he was born in 08/07/1813
- Myra Musselman-Carr (American sculptor) she was born in 27/11/1871
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Georgetown, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157739 | Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College | Cumberland (KY) | 40823 |
Closest post offices linked to Georgetown.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Closplin Post Office | Closplint (KY) | 40927 |
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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