Georgetown, KY Demographics

A map of Georgetown's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	31,854	30,056	81.4%	81.0%
Hispanic	2,736	1,964	7.0%	5.3%
Black	2,298	2,549	5.9%	6.9%
Multiracial	1,747	1,863	4.5%	5.0%
Asian	333	488	0.9%	1.3%
Native American/Other	149	166	0.4%	0.4%

Georgetown, Kentucky has an estimated population of 39,117, an increase from the 37,086 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.4% White, 7.0% Hispanic, 5.9% Black, 4.5% Multiracial, 0.9% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Kentucky 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 33.3% in 2020 and 32.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Georgetown is ranked the 6th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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 7th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Georgetown's White Population

31,854 residents of Georgetown, or 81.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Georgetown is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Georgetown ranks 462nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's White population has grown by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of Georgetown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 81.4%.

Georgetown is more White than neighboring Midway (79.1% White), Lexington-Fayette urban (66.7% White), and Versailles (76.5% White). Georgetown is less White than neighboring Stamping Ground (91.6% White), and Sadieville (83.2% White).

Georgetown's Black Population

2,298 residents of Georgetown, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Georgetown is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Georgetown ranks 106th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Black population has declined by an estimated 9.8%. Black residents' share of Georgetown's population has decreased from 6.9% to 5.9%.

Georgetown is more Black than neighboring Stamping Ground (1.1% Black), Sadieville (0% Black), and Versailles (5.8% Black). Georgetown is less Black than neighboring Midway (8.4% Black), and Lexington-Fayette urban (14.4% Black).

Georgetown's Asian Population

333 residents of Georgetown, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Georgetown is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Georgetown ranks 104th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 31.8%. Asian residents' share of Georgetown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Georgetown is more Asian than neighboring Stamping Ground (0% Asian), Midway (0% Asian), Sadieville (0% Asian), and Versailles (0.5% Asian). Georgetown is less Asian than neighboring Lexington-Fayette urban (4.3% Asian).

Georgetown's Hispanic Population

2,736 residents of Georgetown, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Georgetown is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Georgetown ranks 91st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 39.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Georgetown's population has increased from 5.3% to 7.0%.

Georgetown is more Hispanic than neighboring Stamping Ground (0.1% Hispanic). Georgetown is less Hispanic than neighboring Midway (7.9% Hispanic), Sadieville (16.5% Hispanic), Lexington-Fayette urban (9.5% Hispanic), and Versailles (11.8% Hispanic).

Georgetown's Native American/Other Population

149 residents of Georgetown, or 0.4% 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 Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Georgetown ranks 277th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Georgetown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Georgetown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sadieville (0% Native American/Other), and Lexington-Fayette urban (0.3% Native American/Other). Georgetown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stamping Ground (1.2% Native American/Other), and Midway (1.7% Native American/Other).

Georgetown's Multiracial Population

1,747 residents of Georgetown, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Georgetown is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Georgetown ranks 124th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Georgetown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Georgetown's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.5%.

Georgetown is more Multiracial than neighboring Midway (2.9% Multiracial), and Sadieville (0.3% Multiracial). Georgetown is less Multiracial than neighboring Stamping Ground (5.9% Multiracial), Lexington-Fayette urban (4.7% Multiracial), and Versailles (5% 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.