Georgetown, DE Demographics

A map of Georgetown's Population by Race

Georgetown, Delaware has an estimated population of 7,660, an increase from the 7,134 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.6% Hispanic, 33.2% White, 11.0% Black, 4.3% Multiracial, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. 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 slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Delaware 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 61.9% in 2020 and 62.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Georgetown is ranked the 16th most populous place in Delaware, out of 79 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 17th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Georgetown's White Population

2,542 residents of Georgetown, or 33.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Georgetown is significantly lower than in Delaware overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Georgetown ranks 76th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's White population has grown by an estimated 13.7%. White residents' share of Georgetown's population has increased from 31.3% to 33.2%.

Georgetown is more White than neighboring Lincoln (31.6% White). Georgetown is less White than neighboring Milton (76.4% White), Ellendale (35.3% White), Millsboro (62.3% White), and Dagsboro (66.8% White).

Georgetown's Black Population

840 residents of Georgetown, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Georgetown is considerably lower than in Delaware overall, where 21.4% of the population is Black. Georgetown ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. Black residents' share of Georgetown's population has decreased from 13.3% to 11.0%.

Georgetown is less Black than neighboring Milton (13.1% Black), Ellendale (18% Black), Millsboro (16.8% Black), Lincoln (58.7% Black), and Dagsboro (12.6% Black).

Georgetown's Asian Population

24 residents of Georgetown, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Georgetown is slightly lower than in Delaware overall, where 4.3% of the population is Asian. Georgetown ranks 58th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 45.5%. Asian residents' share of Georgetown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Georgetown is more Asian than neighboring Ellendale (0% Asian), and Lincoln (0% Asian). Georgetown is less Asian than neighboring Milton (0.4% Asian), Millsboro (3.6% Asian), and Dagsboro (3.6% Asian).

Georgetown's Hispanic Population

3,802 residents of Georgetown, or 49.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Georgetown is significantly higher than in Delaware overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Georgetown ranks 1st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Georgetown's population has decreased from 51.4% to 49.6%.

Georgetown is more Hispanic than neighboring Milton (7.2% Hispanic), Ellendale (41.1% Hispanic), Millsboro (10.4% Hispanic), Lincoln (8.1% Hispanic), and Dagsboro (8.3% Hispanic).

Georgetown's Native American/Other Population

119 residents of Georgetown, or 1.6% 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 Delaware overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Georgetown ranks 40th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 124.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Georgetown's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.6%.

Georgetown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Milton (0.5% Native American/Other), Ellendale (0% Native American/Other), Millsboro (0.4% Native American/Other), Lincoln (0% Native American/Other), and Dagsboro (0% Native American/Other).

Georgetown's Multiracial Population

333 residents of Georgetown, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Georgetown is comparable to the share in Delaware overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Georgetown ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 76.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Georgetown's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.3%.

Georgetown is more Multiracial than neighboring Milton (2.4% Multiracial), and Lincoln (1.6% Multiracial). Georgetown is less Multiracial than neighboring Ellendale (5.7% Multiracial), Millsboro (6.6% Multiracial), and Dagsboro (8.7% 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.