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Skidaway Island

Georgia · 8,341 residents · 16.491 sq mi
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Skidaway Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,698. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $492,600. With a median age of 63.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 102% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 63.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
71% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,341
+21%since 2000
from 6,914 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
506 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 419 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
63.8
+5%since 2000
from 61.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K7K8K10K1990201020202024Skidaway Island
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,698
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,395 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,402
+9%since 2000
from $63,851 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.1%
US avg: 7%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$492,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,431 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.7%
−44.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
7.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+55%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(6,703)
Black0.5%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(53)
Asian1.4%(95)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(446)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(7,954)
Black0.8%(65)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(112)
Asian1.8%(154)
Other1.2%(99)
Diversity Score12.4%(1,035)
Diversity Score
12
+92%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 98.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
31.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
66.3%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.7%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skidaway Island, Georgia?

Skidaway Island, Georgia has about 8,341 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Skidaway Island, Georgia earns about $99,698 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 $492,600, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Skidaway Island, Georgia?

About 71.4% 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 1.8% 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 3,846 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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