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Skidaway Island

Georgia · 9,315 residents · 16.491 sq mi
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#7Highest median rentof 6,764$3,501#40Oldest by median ageof 6,82666.4#237Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.5%#244Most educatedof 6,82673.5%
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Skidaway Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,156. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $803,700. With a median age of 66.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,315
+35%since 2000
from 6,914 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
565 / sq mi
+17%since 2009
from 482 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
66.4
+9%since 2000
from 61.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K7K8K10K1990201020202024Skidaway Island
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.4%(321)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.7%(256)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.6%(239)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.8%(358)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241%(92)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.1%(471)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.3%(591)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.2%(674)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416%(1,487)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7427.8%(2,589)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8419.7%(1,835)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.3%(402)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,156
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,395 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$88,914
+39%since 2000
from $63,851 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
−5%since 2010
from 0.468 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.2%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$803,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,431 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
7.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+22%since 2009
from 4.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Skidaway Island on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(6,703)
Black0.5%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(53)
Asian1.4%(95)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(7,877)
Black0.8%(77)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(333)
Asian4%(368)
Other7.1%(660)
Diversity Score
35
+115%since 2009
from 16 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban1%(96)
Mexican0.4%(37)
Spaniard0.2%(17)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.7%(155)
Korean1.2%(113)
Chinese0.9%(82)
Japanese0.2%(18)
Ancestry
English19.6%(1,829)
German19%(1,773)
Irish18%(1,673)
Italian6.8%(633)
American5%(470)
French4.8%(444)
Polish4.5%(415)
Scottish3.9%(366)
Russian3.4%(316)
Dutch2.9%(273)
Scotch-Irish2.4%(224)
British2.1%(200)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.3%(122)
Norwegian0.9%(88)
Croatian0.8%(78)
Danish0.7%(68)
Arab0.5%(45)
Lithuanian0.4%(41)
Belgian0.4%(40)
Hungarian0.4%(39)
Welsh0.4%(36)
Canadian0.4%(34)
Armenian0.3%(29)
Iranian0.3%(28)
Egyptian0.3%(27)
Czech0.3%(26)
Austrian0.3%(25)
Lebanese0.2%(18)
Australian0.2%(14)
Ghanaian0.2%(14)
Swiss0.2%(14)
Finnish0.1%(13)
West Indian0.1%(12)
Greek0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 98.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+79%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 35.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.5%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−95.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2017
from 93.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married16.7%(676)
Married75.1%(3,035)
Widowed2.7%(108)
Divorced5.5%(223)
Women 15+
Never married10.7%(477)
Married71.5%(3,185)
Widowed9%(400)
Divorced8.9%(395)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skidaway Island, Georgia?

Skidaway Island, Georgia has about 9,315 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Skidaway Island, Georgia earns about $136,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Skidaway Island, Georgia expensive?

In Skidaway Island, Georgia, the median home is worth about $803,700, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Skidaway Island, Georgia?

About 73.5% of adults age 25 and over in Skidaway Island, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Skidaway Island, Georgia?

About 2.5% of people in Skidaway Island, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Skidaway Island, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Skidaway Island, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,820 residents, a change of about 107 percent over that period.

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

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