Georgetown, Illinois
Georgetown: City in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States
About
Georgetown is a city located in the county of Vermilion in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,474 and a population density of 2,158 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,145 inhabitants.
The city was created 199 years ago in 1825.
Quick Facts about Georgetown
| Population : | 3,145 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Vermilion County |
| Postal code : | 61846 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 217 |
| Area : | 1.61 km2 |
| Altitude : | 669 feet / 204 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1826 (199 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 6/20/2025 - 8:11:33 PM |
| Density : | 1,953 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.46% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Georgetown is located at 39°58'31"N 87°38'9"W (39.9753100, -87.6358500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Georgetown decreased by 10.46% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,474 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,463 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,437 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,419 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,387 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,357 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,325 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,289 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,235 | -1.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,186 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,145 | -1.3% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,210 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,029 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -6.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,182 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,032 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.0% |
| White only, percent : | 84.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 9.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 81.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 908 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.0% |
Georgetown zip code is 61846.
County name: Vermilion, County
fips: 17183
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $69,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $833 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $408 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $637 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,439 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.21 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 21,129 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 192,631 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 368,333 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 206,926 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,093 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $37,675 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,435 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 22.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 982 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 594 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 235 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 109 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 763 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 86 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 784 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,590.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.19 |
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People born in Georgetown (5)
People born in Georgetown, including politician Roy Owen West, mayor Edward Martin, gridiron football player Pete Gudauskas, .
List
- Harvey Alexander (American military aviator, member of Tuskegee Airmen) he was born in 13/04/1921
- Symone Speech (US volleyball player) she was born in 29/05/1997
Schools in Georgetown
College & universities near Georgetown, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144573 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Danville | Danville (IL) | 61832 |
| 144564 | Danville Area Community College | Danville (IL) | 61832-5118 |
| 146533 | Lakeview College of Nursing | Danville (IL) | 61832 |
| 143181 | Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Urbana | Urbana (IL) | 61801 |
| 145637 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign (IL) | 61820-5711 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Georgetown, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
| CRB | Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana | 1000 Smith Ave | BUS |
| CRF | Crawfordsville | Spring and Green Streets | RAIL |
Post offices near Georgetown
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Post Office | Georgetown (IL) | 61846 |
| Westvill Post Office | Westville (IL) | 61883 |
| Ridge Farm Post Office | Ridge Farm (IL) | 61870 |
| Indianola Post Office | Indianola (IL) | 61850 |
| Catlin Post Office | Catlin (IL) | 61817 |
Other cities in Vermilion County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Vermilion County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Danville | 30,106 | City in and the county seat of Vermilion County, Illinois, United States |
| Newell | 12,736 | Township in Vermilion County, Illinois |
| Hoopeston | 4,940 | Town in Illinois |
| Westville | 2,913 | Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Tilton | 2,655 | Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Catlin | 1,899 | Village in Vermilion County, Illinois |
| Oakwood | 1,460 | Village in Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States |
| Rossville | 1,202 | Village in Illinois |
| Ridge Farm | 800 | Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Newtown | 696 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Potomac | 681 | Village in Vermilion County, Illinois |
| Hope | 648 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Fairmount | 587 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Sidell | 557 | Township in Vermilion County, Illinois |
| Bismarck | 524 | Village in Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois |
| Rankin | 507 | Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Georgetown distances to largest Illinois cities
