Georgetown, DE

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Georgetown

Neighborhood

Sussex, DE

Redden / Greenlea Acres

Springfield Farms Addition

Saulsbury Switch / Morris Mill

Knowles Crossroads / McDonalds Crossroads

Phillips Hill / Mission

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Georgetown

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

16.0%

Households with Children

42.4%

School Enrollment K-12

673

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.8%
School Age (5-17): 21.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.0%
Working Age (35-54): 23.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 8.6%
Seniors (65+): 18.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 28.1%
High School / GED: 31.8%
Some College or Associate's: 24.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 27.9%
Single Parents: 14.5%
Couples & Adults: 24.8%
Living Alone: 32.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 33.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 49.6%
Asian: 0.3%
Black or African American: 11.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 7.4%
Puerto Rican: 3.5%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 1.0%
Central American: 71.9%
South American: 0.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 16.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 33.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 66.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 66.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 15.0%
Other Black: 18.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 46.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 25.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 23.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 52.4%
Spanish: 44.3%
European & Indo-European: 3.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.3%
Elementary (1-4): 1.0%
Middle School (5-8): 7.5%
High School (9-12): 6.7%
College / Graduate: 2.2%
Not Enrolled: 81.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources