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Jekyll Island

Georgia · 769 residents · 8.987 sq mi
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Population has fallen 29% since 2023, a loss of 309 residents. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $590,000. With a median age of 70.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 70.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
769
−29%since 2023
from 1,078 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
86 / sq mi
−29%since 2023
from 120 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
70.1
+16%since 2023
from 60.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
7288529761K1K20202024Jekyll Island
2024769
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$65,216
+31%since 2023
from $49,653 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
+32%since 2023
from 0.250 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade22.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services17.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$590,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $522,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2023
from 81.8% in 2023
7.6% rent
Vacancy rate
58.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 54.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 32.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.1%
+38.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(977)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(81)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(20)
Diversity Score21.6%(233)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(744)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(25)
Diversity Score7.9%(60)
Diversity Score
8
−64%since 2023
from 22 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.4%
+31.9 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
44.6%
−40.9 ptssince 2023
from 85.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
55.4%
+40.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
14.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.1%
+20.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.0% in 2023
Female
65.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 70.0% in 2023
Foreign born
3.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jekyll Island, Georgia?

Jekyll Island, Georgia has about 769 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Jekyll Island, Georgia expensive?

In Jekyll Island, Georgia, the median home is worth about $590,000.

How educated are people in Jekyll Island, Georgia?

About 80.4% of adults age 25 and over in Jekyll Island, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Jekyll Island, Georgia?

About 0.0% of people in Jekyll Island, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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