Georgetown Authority
Georgetown is a lower-income small town of 7,660 with home prices 1.3× below the Delaware median.
Georgetown, Delaware
Georgetown (7,660 residents) operates as a chartered municipality within Sussex County, Delaware. The median household income stands at $49,719.
Definition and scope
Located in Sussex County, Delaware, Georgetown operates within Delaware's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District (not on file) and is part of the Seaford, DE metropolitan area.
Who lives here
Georgetown has approximately 7,660 residents. The median age is 35.4 years. Roughly 50% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $281,400.
Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):
- White (non-Hispanic): 33.2%
- Black or African American: 11.0%
- Hispanic or Latino: 49.6%
- Asian: 0.3%
Economy and earnings
Median household income in Georgetown is $49,719. Poverty rate stands at 16.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.0%. Educational attainment: 16.0% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public services and infrastructure
Available public services on file for Georgetown:
- Public schools: 7
- Public libraries: 2
- Fire stations: 3
- Police stations: 3
- Hospitals: 5
Getting around
The nearest commercial airport serving Georgetown is Delaware Coastal Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Sussex County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Aberdeen, Maryland.
Geography and climate
Georgetown sits at an elevation of 48 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.
References
- Delaware State Authority — state-level reference for Delaware.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
- Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.
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- 32 CFR 724.902 § 724.902 Propriety of the discharge. · source
- 33 CFR 207.170d § 207.170d Taylor Creek, navigation lock (S-193) across the entrance to Taylor Creek at Lake Okeechobee, Okeechobee, Fla.; use, administrati · source
- 32 CFR 724.901 § 724.901 Objective of discharge review. · source
- 32 CFR 724.815 § 724.815 Complaints. · source
- 32 CFR 724.814 § 724.814 Secretarial Review Authority (SRA). · source
- 33 CFR 207.170c § 207.170c Kissimmee River, navigation locks between Lake Tohopekaliga and Lake Okeechobee, Fla.; use, administration, and navigation. · source
- 32 CFR 724.813 § 724.813 The recommendation of the NDRB president. · source
- 32 CFR 724.812 § 724.812 Responsibilities of the Reading Room. · source
- 32 CFR 724.811 § 724.811 Privacy Act information. · source
- 32 CFR 724.810 § 724.810 Availability of Naval Discharge Review Board documents for public inspection and copying. · source