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Georgetown, Kentucky

City · Population 40,518 · #6 in Kentucky
Georgetown, Kentucky

Georgetown is a city in Scott County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 37,086 at the 2020 census.

Photo & intro: Wikipedia

About Georgetown

Georgetown is a thriving city in northern Kentucky counting 40,518 people who proudly call it home. It ranks as the 6th largest city in Kentucky.

Georgetown holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 17.69 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,290 residents per square mile.

What Makes Georgetown Unique

  • A top-25 city in Kentucky by population (#6 of 418 incorporated places).
  • One of 20 places in the US named Georgetown — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in northern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 40,518.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Georgetown

  • Applebee's — american
  • Central Purrk Cat Cafe — bubble tea (café)
  • Dave's Blazin BBQ — barbecue
  • Dunn in the Kitchen
  • Galvin's on Main — american
  • Little Caesars — pizza
  • McAlister's Deli — sandwich
  • Pizza Hut — pizza
  • Rodney’s — steak house
  • Skyline Chili — chili

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • American Saddlebred Museum · Museum
  • International Museum of the Horse · Museum
  • Scott County Museum · Museum
  • Ward Hall · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Georgetown

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Georgetown

  • Anne Mason Elementary School
  • Eastern Elementary School
  • Elkhorn Crossing School
  • Garth Elementary School
  • Georgetown Middle School
  • Lemons Mill Elementary School
  • Northern Elementary School
  • Royal Spring Middle School
  • Scott County High School
  • Scott County Middle School
  • Scott County Preschool
  • Southern Elementary School
  • The Stables
  • Western Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Georgetown Community Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)40,518
Rank in state#6 of 418
Land area17.69 sq mi
Density2,290/sq mi
Coordinates38.2602, -84.5349

🗺️ Map of Georgetown