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Georgetown, DE

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Population
8,291
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
54 ft
Median Home Value
$281,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,410/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$49,719
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Georgetown in context.

OverallBest places in DelawarePopulation ranking#14 highest population in DelawareNearest larger communitySalisbury, Maryland24 miles away · 33,845 residents.

About Georgetown

Georgetown is a town and the county seat of Sussex County, Delaware, situated within the Salisbury metropolitan area. Developed around a historic downtown circle, the community of approximately 7,660 houses the Sussex County Courts and has an economy heavily centered on chicken processing facilities operated by Perdue Farms. The town is served by the Indian River School District and features the Marvel Museum.

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Low Sales TaxA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+100.0ratingLow Property TaxA96.1rating

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