Georgetown, New York facts for kids
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Georgetown, New York
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 Georgetown, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Madison |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.18 sq mi (104.06 km2) |
| • Land | 40.08 sq mi (103.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,453 ft (443 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 974 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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811 |
| • Density | 20.24/sq mi (7.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13072
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-053-28695 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978995 |
Georgetown is a small town located in Madison County, New York, United States. In 2010, about 974 people lived here. The Town of Georgetown is found near the southern edge of Madison County.
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Discovering Georgetown's Past
Georgetown was first settled by people around the year 1804. It officially became a town in 1815. This happened when it was separated from the Town of DeRuyter.
A special building called the Spirit House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. This means it's an important historical place.
Exploring Georgetown's Geography
The southern boundary of Georgetown touches the border of Chenango County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 40.2 square miles (104.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 40.1 square miles (103.8 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
Understanding Georgetown's Population
The population of Georgetown has changed over the years. Here's how many people lived there at different times:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 824 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,094 | 32.8% | |
| 1840 | 1,130 | 3.3% | |
| 1850 | 1,411 | 24.9% | |
| 1860 | 1,476 | 4.6% | |
| 1870 | 1,423 | −3.6% | |
| 1880 | 1,490 | 4.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,172 | −21.3% | |
| 1900 | 998 | −14.8% | |
| 1910 | 925 | −7.3% | |
| 1920 | 854 | −7.7% | |
| 1930 | 684 | −19.9% | |
| 1940 | 734 | 7.3% | |
| 1950 | 616 | −16.1% | |
| 1960 | 633 | 2.8% | |
| 1970 | 816 | 28.9% | |
| 1980 | 779 | −4.5% | |
| 1990 | 932 | 19.6% | |
| 2000 | 946 | 1.5% | |
| 2010 | 974 | 3.0% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 811 | −16.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 946 people living in Georgetown. There were 249 households, which are groups of people living together. Out of these, 195 were families. The town had about 23.6 people per square mile (9.1 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Georgetown were White (about 79.81%). There were also African American residents (about 15.54%) and Native American residents (about 0.42%). Some people were from other backgrounds (3.59%) or from two or more races (0.63%). About 7.51% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 34.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (65.5%) were married couples. About 7.6% were single mothers with no husband present.
The average household had 2.82 people, and the average family had 3.18 people. The median age in Georgetown was 36 years old. This means half the people were older than 36 and half were younger.
Places and Neighborhoods in Georgetown
- Georgetown – This is the main hamlet or small village area. It's where Routes NY-26, 64, and NY-80 meet. Locals used to call this community "Slab City."
- Georgetown Station – This is another location found in the northeastern part of the town.
- Otselic Creek – This is a stream that flows through the town of Georgetown.
Famous People from Georgetown
- Eli Hawks, who was a businessman and served in the Wisconsin State Assembly, was born in Georgetown.
See also
In Spanish: Georgetown (Nueva York) para niños
