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Skidaway Island

Georgia · 9,310 residents · 16.491 sq mi
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Skidaway Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,230. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $543,100. With a median age of 64.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 65% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 64.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% 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

Total population
9,310
+35%since 2000
from 6,914 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
64.3
+5%since 2000
from 61.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K7K8K10K1990201020202024Skidaway Island
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.6%(334)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.8%(358)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.3%(399)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 194.1%(385)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.9%(175)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 343.9%(365)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 447.9%(735)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 548.9%(832)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.7%(1,180)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7424.3%(2,263)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8418.9%(1,762)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over5.6%(522)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,230
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,395 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,897
+24%since 2000
from $63,851 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$543,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,464
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,431 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
94.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
5.9% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+11%since 2009
from 4.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(8,605)
Black1%(97)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(207)
Asian2%(184)
Other3.1%(288)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.6%(51)
Mexican0.2%(18)
Chilean0.2%(15)
Cuban0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.9%(81)
Korean0.8%(67)
Chinese0.1%(13)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English21%(1,861)
German16.7%(1,481)
Irish14.9%(1,322)
Italian7.5%(664)
American6.9%(607)
Polish5.4%(478)
Scottish4.6%(409)
Scotch-Irish3.3%(292)
French2.9%(259)
Russian2.4%(216)
Dutch2%(177)
British1.3%(111)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish1.1%(98)
Welsh1%(90)
Croatian0.9%(76)
Iranian0.8%(70)
Norwegian0.7%(62)
Austrian0.7%(61)
Hungarian0.6%(53)
Danish0.5%(46)
Czech0.4%(37)
Portuguese0.4%(31)
Canadian0.3%(29)
Ukrainian0.3%(27)
Greek0.2%(19)
Swiss0.2%(15)
Israeli0.2%(14)
Latvian0.1%(9)
Romanian0.1%(8)
Slovak0.1%(8)
Slovene0.1%(8)
Haitian0%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 98.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 35.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.1%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−96.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
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)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skidaway Island, Georgia?

Skidaway Island, Georgia has about 9,310 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Skidaway Island, Georgia earns about $101,230 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 $543,100, and the typical rent is about $1,464 a month.

How educated are people in Skidaway Island, Georgia?

About 66.6% 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 3.6% 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 4,815 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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