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St. George Island

Florida · 990 residents · 4.754 sq mi
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St. George Island is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $459,100. With a median age of 63.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 63.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
990
+15%since 2019
from 863 in 2019
2012 – 2024
Population density
208 / sq mi
+15%since 2019
from 182 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
63.1
Unchangedsince 2019
from 62.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2012 – 2024
5247139031K1K201220202024St. George Island
20241K
201220202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,667
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $78,750 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2012 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,627
−23%since 2019
from $73,210 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 54.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services13.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$459,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $483,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2012 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,366
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,340 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2019
from 81.4% in 2019
11.8% rent
Afford Score
5.8
−5%since 2019
from 6.1 in 2019
2012 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(842)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(10)
Asian1.3%(11)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6%(52)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(916)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(37)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other2%(20)
Diversity Score15.5%(153)
Diversity Score
15
+159%since 2019
from 6 in 2019
2012 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 56.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 98.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 26.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.3 min
−9%since 2019
from 12.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+17.3 ptssince 2019
from 68.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 47.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2019
from 56.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 47.4% in 2019
Female
51.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 52.6% in 2019
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. George Island, Florida?

St. George Island, Florida has about 990 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. George Island, Florida?

The typical household in St. George Island, Florida earns about $78,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. George Island, Florida expensive?

In St. George Island, Florida, the median home is worth about $459,100, and the typical rent is about $1,366 a month.

How educated are people in St. George Island, Florida?

About 56.4% of adults age 25 and over in St. George Island, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. George Island, Florida?

About 11.1% of people in St. George Island, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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