Georgetown, CT Demographics
A map of Georgetown's Population by Race
Georgetown, Connecticut has an estimated population of 1,932, an increase from the 1,832 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.6% White, 10.7% Multiracial, 2.4% Asian, 2.4% Native American/Other, 1.8% Hispanic, and 1.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Georgetown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Georgetown has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Georgetown, that probability was 38.1% in 2020 and 32.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Georgetown is ranked the 126th most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Georgetown was ranked the 128th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Georgetown's White Population
1,577 residents of Georgetown, or 81.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Georgetown is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Georgetown ranks 149th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's White population has grown by an estimated 10.7%. White residents' share of Georgetown's population has increased from 77.7% to 81.6%.
Georgetown is more White than neighboring Cannondale (59.4% White), Wilton Center (61.1% White), and Ridgefield (81.3% White). Georgetown is less White than neighboring Branchville (100% White), and Topstone (100% White).
Georgetown's Black Population
19 residents of Georgetown, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Georgetown is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Georgetown ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Black population has declined by an estimated 34.5%. Black residents' share of Georgetown's population has decreased from 1.6% to 1.0%.
Georgetown is more Black than neighboring Branchville (0% Black), and Topstone (0% Black). Georgetown is less Black than neighboring Cannondale (1.6% Black), Wilton Center (10.2% Black), and Ridgefield (4.8% Black).
Georgetown's Asian Population
47 residents of Georgetown, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Georgetown is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Georgetown ranks 30th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 62.7%. Asian residents' share of Georgetown's population has decreased from 6.9% to 2.4%.
Georgetown is more Asian than neighboring Branchville (0% Asian), Topstone (0% Asian), and Ridgefield (0.4% Asian). Georgetown is less Asian than neighboring Cannondale (12.3% Asian), and Wilton Center (14.3% Asian).
Georgetown's Hispanic Population
35 residents of Georgetown, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Georgetown is significantly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Georgetown ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 79.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Georgetown's population has decreased from 9.3% to 1.8%.
Georgetown is more Hispanic than neighboring Branchville (0% Hispanic), and Topstone (0% Hispanic). Georgetown is less Hispanic than neighboring Cannondale (6.1% Hispanic), Wilton Center (12.9% Hispanic), and Ridgefield (12.1% Hispanic).
Georgetown's Native American/Other Population
47 residents of Georgetown, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Georgetown is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Georgetown ranks 29th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 113.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Georgetown's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.4%.
Georgetown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Branchville (0% Native American/Other), Cannondale (0% Native American/Other), Topstone (0% Native American/Other), Wilton Center (0% Native American/Other), and Ridgefield (0% Native American/Other).
Georgetown's Multiracial Population
207 residents of Georgetown, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Georgetown is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Georgetown ranks 145th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 245.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Georgetown's population has increased from 3.3% to 10.7%.
Georgetown is more Multiracial than neighboring Branchville (0% Multiracial), Topstone (0% Multiracial), Wilton Center (1.5% Multiracial), and Ridgefield (1.3% Multiracial). Georgetown is less Multiracial than neighboring Cannondale (20.7% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.