Georgetown, Delaware

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Overview

Delaware Coastal Airport stands as a notable airport in Georgetown, Delaware, providing services and access to a diverse set of nearby communities. The surrounding region depends on destinations like this one to meet daily needs, and the 30-minute driving radius captures the practical extent of that relationship. The following analysis examines the demographic landscape within reach.

Population catchment

An estimated 59,115 people live within 30 minutes of Delaware Coastal Airport, distributed among 20 incorporated communities. Milford is the population center of the area with 11,190 residents, representing 19% of the overall catchment. Beyond Milford, the next most populous communities are Seaford at 7,957 and Georgetown at 7,134, reflecting additional population depth in the region. This population base reflects the density and reach of the area served by this airport.

Regional dependence

Smaller communities in the area often depend on the services and infrastructure concentrated near Milford and Delaware Coastal Airport. 16 of the 20 communities in this catchment have populations under 5,000, suggesting that residents of these towns regularly travel to larger population centers for shopping, healthcare, and employment. This pattern of regional dependence is common across Delaware, where smaller incorporated places rely on nearby anchors for essential services.

Geographic interpretation

The catchment area around Delaware Coastal Airport exhibits predominantly suburban characteristics. The region blends suburban and semi-rural characteristics, with 1 communities above 10,000 residents alongside a collection of smaller incorporated places. The population distribution, with Milford serving as the primary anchor, suggests a moderately concentrated settlement pattern where most residents are concentrated in a few larger communities. At a median of 1,873 residents, most communities within the 30-minute radius are substantially smaller compared to the leading population center. This geographic profile shapes the way residents interact with regional destinations and services.

Identifiers: city · town · CDP

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Milford (city), DE11,190
2 Seaford (city), DE7,957
3 Georgetown (town), DE7,134
4 Millsboro (town), DE6,863
5 Laurel (town), DE3,865
6 Lewes (city), DE3,303
7 Milton (town), DE3,291
8 Long Neck (CDP), DE3,017
9 Selbyville (town), DE2,878
10 Bridgeville (town), DE2,568
11 Blades (town), DE1,179
12 Rehoboth Beach (city), DE1,108
13 Greenwood (town), DE990
14 Lincoln (CDP), DE894
15 Dagsboro (town), DE870
16 Frankford (town), DE790
17 Ellendale (town), DE487
18 Dewey Beach (town), DE353
19 Bethel (town), DE239
20 Henlopen Acres (town), DE139

Overview

Sun Behavioral Delaware stands as a notable hospital in Georgetown, Delaware, providing services and access to a diverse set of nearby communities. The surrounding region depends on destinations like this one to meet daily needs, and the 30-minute driving radius captures the practical extent of that relationship. The following analysis examines the demographic landscape within reach.

Population catchment

An estimated 63,309 people live within 30 minutes of Sun Behavioral Delaware, distributed among 20 incorporated communities. Milford is the population center of the area with 11,190 residents, representing 18% of the overall catchment. Beyond Milford, the next most populous communities are Seaford at 7,957 and Georgetown at 7,134, reflecting additional population depth in the region. This population base reflects the density and reach of the area served by this hospital.

Regional dependence

Smaller communities in the area often depend on the services and infrastructure concentrated near Milford and Sun Behavioral Delaware. 16 of the 20 communities in this catchment have populations under 5,000, suggesting that residents of these towns regularly travel to larger population centers for shopping, healthcare, and employment. This pattern of regional dependence is common across Delaware, where smaller incorporated places rely on nearby anchors for essential services.

Geographic interpretation

The catchment area around Sun Behavioral Delaware exhibits predominantly suburban characteristics. The area features a suburban pattern where several communities of moderate size coexist with smaller towns, creating a varied demographic landscape. The population distribution, with Milford serving as the primary anchor, suggests a moderately concentrated settlement pattern where most residents are concentrated in a few larger communities. At a median of 2,297 residents, most communities within the 30-minute radius are substantially smaller compared to the leading population center. This geographic profile shapes the way residents interact with regional destinations and services.

Identifiers: city · town · CDP

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Milford (city), DE11,190
2 Seaford (city), DE7,957
3 Georgetown (town), DE7,134
4 Millsboro (town), DE6,863
5 Laurel (town), DE3,865
6 Lewes (city), DE3,303
7 Milton (town), DE3,291
8 Long Neck (CDP), DE3,017
9 Selbyville (town), DE2,878
10 Bridgeville (town), DE2,568
11 Delmar (town), DE2,027
12 Millville (town), DE1,825
13 Blades (town), DE1,179
14 Rehoboth Beach (city), DE1,108
15 Frederica (town), DE1,073
16 Greenwood (town), DE990
17 Lincoln (CDP), DE894
18 Dagsboro (town), DE870
19 Frankford (town), DE790
20 Ellendale (town), DE487