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Jekyll Island

Georgia · 866 residents · 8.987 sq mi
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Jekyll Island has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,820. Population has fallen 27% since 2021, a loss of 316 residents. Median home value is $421,400. With a median age of 67.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 67.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

866
−27%vs 2021
vs 1,182 in 2021
2020 – 2024
96 / sq mi
−27%vs 2021
vs 132 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
67.3
+30%vs 2021
vs 51.9 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
7288529761K1K20202024Jekyll Island
2024769
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,820
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $62,038 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2023
$42,958
−4%vs 2021
vs $44,842 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
−5.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 28.1% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
8.6%
−3.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.8% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services15.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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

$421,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $439,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,142
US average: $1,124
73.9%
−7.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.6% in 2021
26.1% rent
7.0
−1%vs 2021
vs 7.1 in 2021
2020 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,117)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13%(154)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95%(823)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(16)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.5%(48)
6
−57%vs 2021
vs 13 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.3%
−2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.9% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
15.1%
+3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.2% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−2%vs 2021
vs 17.8 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
100.0%
+8.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 91.5% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
30.6%
+1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 28.8% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
19.3%
−6.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 25.6% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

33.3%
+4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 29.2% in 2021
66.7%
−4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 70.8% in 2021
5.9%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.8% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
14.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 15.6% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Jekyll Island, Georgia?

Jekyll Island, Georgia has about 866 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Jekyll Island, Georgia?

The typical household in Jekyll Island, Georgia earns about $59,820 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Jekyll Island, Georgia expensive?

In Jekyll Island, Georgia, the median home is worth about $421,400, and the typical rent is about $1,142 a month.

How educated are people in Jekyll Island, Georgia?

About 35.3% 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 8.6% 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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