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CDP of Georgetown, Indiana
Location in the state of Indiana
Location in the state of Indiana
Country United States
State Indiana
County St. Joseph
Township Clay
Area
 • Total 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km2)
 • Land 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
735 ft (224 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total 4,497
 • Density 2,318/sq mi (895.0/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46637
Area code(s) 574
GNIS feature ID 2393017

Georgetown is a community in Clay Township, St. Joseph County, in the state of Indiana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics, even though it's not a formally organized town.

In the year 2000, about 4,497 people lived in Georgetown. This community is part of the larger South BendMishawaka metropolitan area.

Georgetown's Location and Size

Georgetown is located in the northern part of Indiana. It covers a total area of about 2 square miles (5.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small amount of water.

Who Lives in Georgetown?

In 2000, there were 4,497 people living in Georgetown. The community had 2,040 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 1,115 of these households were families.

Community Makeup

The people living in Georgetown come from different backgrounds. Most residents were White, but there were also people who identified as African American, Native American, and Asian. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.

Age Groups in Georgetown

The population in Georgetown included people of all ages. About 20% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 15% were young adults aged 18 to 24. The largest group, about 27.6%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 14.9% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Georgetown was 36 years.

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