Georgetown, KY Demographics

A map of Georgetown's Population by Race

Georgetown, Kentucky had a population of 37,086 in 2020. It was 81.0% White, 6.9% Black, 1.3% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Georgetown, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Georgetown is the 7th most populous. 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's White Population

30,056 residents of Georgetown identify as White, or 81.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Georgetown roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Georgetown is ranked #462 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Georgetown is more White than neighboring Lexington-Fayette (66.8% White), and Versailles (76.5% White). Georgetown is less White than neighboring Stamping Ground (90.6% White), Midway (87% White), and Sadieville (92.8% White).

Georgetown's Black Population

2,549 residents of Georgetown identify as Black, or 6.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Georgetown roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Georgetown is ranked #104 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Georgetown is more Black than neighboring Stamping Ground (0.9% Black), Midway (6.1% Black), and Sadieville (1.3% Black). Georgetown is less Black than neighboring Lexington-Fayette (14.7% Black), and Versailles (7% Black).

Georgetown's Asian Population

488 residents of Georgetown identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Georgetown roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Georgetown is ranked #103 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Georgetown is more Asian than neighboring Stamping Ground (0.3% Asian), Midway (0.4% Asian), Sadieville (0% Asian), and Versailles (0.6% Asian). Georgetown is less Asian than neighboring Lexington-Fayette (4.1% Asian).

Georgetown's Hispanic Population

1,964 residents of Georgetown identify as Hispanic, or 5.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Georgetown roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Georgetown is ranked #90 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Georgetown is more Hispanic than neighboring Stamping Ground (2.6% Hispanic), Midway (3.6% Hispanic), and Sadieville (0% Hispanic). Georgetown is less Hispanic than neighboring Lexington-Fayette (9.2% Hispanic), and Versailles (11% Hispanic).

Georgetown's Native American/Other Population

166 residents of Georgetown identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgetown roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Georgetown is ranked #275 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Georgetown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stamping Ground (0.3% Native American/Other), and Sadieville (0.3% Native American/Other). Georgetown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Midway (0.6% Native American/Other), Lexington-Fayette (0.7% Native American/Other), and Versailles (0.5% Native American/Other).

Georgetown's Multiracial Population

1,863 residents of Georgetown identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Georgetown roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, Georgetown is ranked #120 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Georgetown is more Multiracial than neighboring Midway (2.3% Multiracial), Lexington-Fayette (4.4% Multiracial), and Versailles (4.5% Multiracial). Georgetown is less Multiracial than neighboring Stamping Ground (5.4% Multiracial), and Sadieville (5.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.