City · Kentucky
Georgetown, Kentucky
Georgetown, city, in Scott County, Kentucky. Georgetown had 40,883 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 37,086 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 39,117 (±30). GEOID 2130700.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
40,883
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 37,086 · ACS 2020-2024: 39,117 ±30
Median household income
$80,088
±$3,111 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$265,400
±$9,103 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$1,255
±$58 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
Where is Georgetown and what county is it in?
Georgetown is a city in Scott County, Kentucky. It covers 17.7 square miles of land, 2,096 residents per square mile in 2020.
Georgetown is in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Georgetown, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 40,883 people lived in Georgetown on July 1, 2025, up 8.9% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 37,086 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 39,117 (±30).
| Measure | Georgetown | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 39,117 ±30 | 59,536 | +5,512 |
| Households | 14,899 ±316 | 22,642 | +1,984 |
| Average household size | 2.56 ±0.05 | 2.58 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,646 ±261 | 23,725 | +1,929 |
Georgetown's population since 2000
From 18,080 in 2000 to 40,883 in 2025: up 126.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Georgetown as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Georgetown?
The median resident of Georgetown is 32.7 years old; 25.6% are under 18 and 10.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.0%. 3.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Georgetown | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7 ±0.6 | 36.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.6% ±0.9 pts | 24.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.9% ±0.7 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Male | 48.1% ±0.8 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.0% ±0.6 pts | 5.8% | +3.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.4% ±1.0 pts | 84.1% | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.9% ±0.8 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.3 pts | 1.0% | −0.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.7% ±1.0 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.7% ±1.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4% ±1.0 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 16.0% ±1.3 pts | 15.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.1% ±1.2 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.8% ±1.3 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.1% ±2.4 pts | 34.7% | +6.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.5% ±1.4 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.4% ±2.3 pts | 84.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6% ±0.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Georgetown earn?
Half of Georgetown's 14,899 households earn less than $80,088 a year (±$3,111), against $85,158 in Scott County and $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $80,994 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Georgetown | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,088 ±$3,111 | $85,158 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $93,352 ±$3,510 | $106,296 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,391 ±$1,247 | $41,521 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.1% ±1.8 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.0% ±3.1 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.3% ±2.1 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% ±0.9 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.7% ±1.4 pts | 92.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Georgetown?
Owners occupy 62.3% of Georgetown's occupied homes and renters 37.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $265,400 by its owner (±$9,103). The median renter pays $1,255 a month including utilities, and 30.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Georgetown | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $265,400 ±$9,103 | $288,500 | +$56,182 |
| Median gross rent | $1,255 ±$58 | $1,247 | +$161 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.1% ±5.3 pts | 31.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,542 ±$49 | $1,637 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.3% ±2.8 pts | 71.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 37.7% ±2.8 pts | 28.3% | – |
| Housing units | 15,646 ±261 | 23,725 | +1,929 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.2% ±1.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.3% ±2.2 pts | 74.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.8% ±0.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 23.1% ±2.2 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.8% ±1.2 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.5% ±1.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Georgetown work and get to work?
75.6% of Georgetown's workers drive alone and 10.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Georgetown | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.6% ±1.6 pts | 67.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% ±0.8 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.6% ±2.8 pts | 77.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.8% ±2.6 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.4% ±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.3% ±1.4 pts | 10.5% | +6.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.5 min ±1.2 | 22.2 min | +2.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Georgetown?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Georgetown, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $40,389 (Tract 401.02) to $124,489 (Tract 403.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 403.03Scott County | 4,262 | $124,489 |
| Tract 402.03Scott County | 4,888 | $82,830 |
| Tract 402.08Scott County | 2,721 | $49,146 |
| Tract 402.05Scott County | 5,467 | $75,778 |
| Tract 406.04Scott County | 2,875 | $102,727 |
| Tract 406.06Scott County | 2,938 | $67,743 |
| Tract 401.02Scott County | 2,047 | $40,389 |
| Tract 406.07Scott County | 3,345 | $98,750 |
| Tract 402.10Scott County | 1,989 | $46,900 |
| Tract 402.09Scott County | 1,923 | $44,708 |
| Tract 401.01Scott County | 1,762 | $50,744 |
| Tract 402.07Scott County | 1,305 | $83,705 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Georgetown) · Census block assignment files
How does Georgetown compare with other places in Kentucky?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Georgetown is the 1,012th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 6th-most populous of 418 in Kentucky.
Georgetown ranks 53rd of 230 places in Kentucky with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 6th | 418 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 7th | 204 |
| Residents per square mile | 37th | 232 |
| Median household income | 53rd | 230 |
| Per capita income | 70th | 232 |
| Median home value | 45th | 225 |
| Median gross rent | 33rd | 217 |
| Poverty rate | 153rd | 203 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 65th | 223 |
| Median age | 201st | 232 |
| Owner-occupied share | 96th | 229 |
| Work from home | 86th | 130 |
| Travel time to work | 127th | 232 |
Georgetown's figures with every place in Kentucky (CSV)
Every place in Kentucky, sortable · Compare Georgetown with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Georgetown?
6 of the 57 figures for Georgetown on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Georgetown are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Georgetown.