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Georgetown, Kentucky

Introduction to Georgetown, Kentucky

Georgetown, Kentucky, in Scott county, is 15 miles N of Lexington, Kentucky. The people of the city are in the Lexington metropolitan area. Georgetown has a population of 18,080.

Georgetown History

The city of Georgetown is the county seat of Scott County and is located in the Lexington - Fayette metro area. The community was named after the first President of the United States of America, George Washington. It was in late 1785, Georgetown was established by Rev. Elijah Craig and the Virginia Baptists. The city was incorporated in the year 1790. Some of the first mills of the city were established by Elijah Craig. He also founded a classical school in Georgetown, which later became Georgetown College.

Georgetown and nearby Attractions

  • International Museum of the Horse
  • Equus Run Vineyards
  • Living Arts and Science Center
  • Kentucky State Capitol
  • Waveland State Historic Site
  • Old Fort Harrod State Park

Things To Do In Georgetown

Tourists can visit the Waveland State Historic Site, which tells the history of the city. One can also visit the Equus Run Vineyards. The Living Arts and Science Centre is a store house of various arts and scientific discoveries. Tourists can also be a part of the city’s festivity by participating in the Festival of Horse, which is organized in the city every year in October.

Georgetown Transportation

Air transport is available from Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Georgetown Higher Education

Higher educational opportunities are available from Kentucky State University, Lexington Community College, Transylvania University, Georgetown College, and Eastern Kentucky University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 16%Georgetown Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 16%Georgetown Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Georgetown Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 17%Georgetown Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 19%Georgetown Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Georgetown, KY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Women79
Female Share of the Population75
Racial Diversity69
Well-Paid Single Men58
Male Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size58
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income68
College Educated Adults68
People in Middle Class or Better58
People Above Poverty57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work69
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Affordability of Rents63
People Living Alone53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime32

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