Georgetown, 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 235 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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.6901,-75.3855 |
| Altitude | 52 feet / 16 meters |
| Capital city | Georgetown is capital of Sussex County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1791 (235 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:48:55 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 17.63% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Georgetown is located at 38°41'24"N 75°23'8"W (38.6901100, -75.3854700).
Georgetown map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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
1Sports at the Beach
22518 Lewes Georgetown Hwy, Georgetown, DE 19947, United States View details
Phone: +13028567400 | Website available
2Redden State Forest
18074 Redden Forest Dr, Georgetown, DE 19947, United States View details
Phone: +13028562893 | Website available
3Marvel Carriage Museum
510 S Bedford St, Georgetown, DE 19947, United States View details
Phone: +13028559660 | Website available
4Treasures of the Sea Exhibit, Delaware Technical Community College
21179 College Dr, Georgetown, DE 19947, United States View details
Phone: +13022596150 | Website available
5Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation
21781 Aviation Ave, Georgetown, DE 19947, United States View details
Phone: +13028540244 | Website available
Where to Eat in Georgetown
1Hardee's
20598 Dupont Blvd, Georgetown, DE 19947, United States View details
Phone: +13028563204 | Website available
2Dunkin'
20550 Dupont Blvd, Georgetown, DE 19947, United States View details
Phone: +13024148030 | Website available
3Little Caesars Pizza
432 E Market St, Georgetown, DE 19947, United States View details
Phone: +13028584222 | Website available
4Starbucks
201 College Park Dr, Georgetown, DE 19947, United States View details
Phone: +13028551040 | Website available
5KFC
1 Georgetown Plaza, Georgetown, DE 19947, United States View details
Phone: +13028569139 | Website available
Where to Stay in Georgetown
1Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Georgetown Delaware Beaches
22297 Dupont Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947, United States View details
Phone: +13023969719 | Website available
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Georgetown, DE. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 449472 | Delaware Learning Institute of Cosmetology | Dagsboro (DE) | 19939 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to Georgetown, DE. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCP | Ocean Pines, MD | 11011 Manklin Creek Road | BUS |
| SLY | Salisbury, Maryland | 350 Cypress St. | BUS |
| SLS | Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland | 547E Riverside Drive | BUS |
| OCM | Ocean City, MD | 12848 Ocean Gateway | BUS |
| DVR | Dover, Delaware | 716 South Governors Ave | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to 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