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Georgetown, Idaho
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Location of Georgetown in Bear Lake County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bear Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.68 sq mi (1.76 km2) |
| • Land | 0.68 sq mi (1.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,040 ft (1,840 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 476 |
| • Density | 726.47/sq mi (280.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83239
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| Area code(s) | 208, 986 |
| FIPS code | 16-30340 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410583 |
Georgetown is a small city located in the Bear River Valley in Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States. It's in a farming area, nestled between the Bear River and the mountains to the east.
This city was first settled in 1864 by Mormon pioneers. They arrived here while traveling along the famous Oregon Trail. Georgetown was named after George Q. Cannon, an important leader at the time.
According to the 2010 census, about 476 people live in Georgetown. A major road, U.S. Route 30, goes right through the town.
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Georgetown's Location and Size
Georgetown is located in the state of Idaho. The United States Census Bureau measures land areas. They say the city covers about 0.75 square miles (1.94 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Population History of Georgetown
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 134 | — | |
| 1890 | 412 | 207.5% | |
| 1910 | 410 | — | |
| 1920 | 456 | 11.2% | |
| 1930 | 391 | −14.3% | |
| 1940 | 463 | 18.4% | |
| 1950 | 404 | −12.7% | |
| 1960 | 551 | 36.4% | |
| 1970 | 421 | −23.6% | |
| 1980 | 544 | 29.2% | |
| 1990 | 558 | 2.6% | |
| 2000 | 538 | −3.6% | |
| 2010 | 476 | −11.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 494 | 3.8% | |
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The population of Georgetown has changed over many years. The table above shows how many people lived there during different census years. For example, in 1880, there were 134 people. By 2010, the population was 476.
Georgetown's Population in 2010
The census from 2010 counted 476 people living in Georgetown. These people lived in 170 different homes, and 137 of these were families.
The city had about 635 people per square mile (245 people per square kilometer). There were 194 housing units in total. This means there were about 259 housing units per square mile (100 per square kilometer).
Most people in Georgetown were White (95.4%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people identified with two or more races. A very small part of the population (0.4%) was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 170 households, almost 39% had children under 18 living there. Most households (67.6%) were married couples living together. About 9.4% were homes where a mother was raising children without a husband. About 3.5% were homes where a father was raising children without a wife.
About 17% of all households were made up of just one person. Of these, 11.2% were people aged 65 or older living alone. On average, there were 2.80 people in each household. The average family size was 3.14 people.
Age Distribution in Georgetown
The average age of people in Georgetown in 2010 was 37.3 years old.
- About 26.5% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 10.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 21.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16.4% were 65 years old or older.
When looking at gender, 46.4% of the population was male. The remaining 53.6% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Georgetown (Idaho) para niños
