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Georgetown, IN


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Georgetown, Indiana

Georgetown, Indiana, in Floyd county, is 12 miles W of Louisville, Kentucky. The people of the town are in the Louisville metropolitan area. Georgetown has a population of 2,227.

The People and Families of Georgetown

In Georgetown, about 68% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Georgetown. "Full house" describes much of the households in the town, with the many large families there.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Georgetown.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Georgetown had a median family income of $51,667. Georgetown is full of successful families and individuals. The town has a large middle class. Georgetown isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Georgetown residents, with $7,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Georgetown Housing

In Georgetown, 91% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Georgetown has higher property taxes than most places in Indiana, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Georgetown, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Georgetown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyGeorgetown Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Georgetown Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Georgetown People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Georgetown, IN

Comparing Georgetown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Well-Paid Single Men64
Age of the Population23
Racial Diversity23
Female Share of the Population21
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use67
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Affordability of Rents34
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime54
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