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St. Marys

Georgia · 18,256 residents · 22.573 sq mi
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St. Marys has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,033. Population has grown 33% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,256
+33%since 2000
from 13,761 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
809 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 610 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+27%since 2000
from 28.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K10K14K17K20K1990201020202024St. Marys
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,033
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,087 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,818
+70%since 2000
from $18,099 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,300
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,012
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $556 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 53.5% in 2000
41.7% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+48%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(9,969)
Black19.7%(2,710)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(614)
Asian1.2%(160)
Other0%
Diversity Score51%(7,019)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(12,548)
Black16.4%(2,989)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(1,292)
Asian1.4%(249)
Other4.4%(796)
Diversity Score59%(10,767)
Diversity Score
59
+16%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Marys, Georgia?

St. Marys, Georgia has about 18,256 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Marys, Georgia?

The typical household in St. Marys, Georgia earns about $66,033 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Marys, Georgia expensive?

In St. Marys, Georgia, the median home is worth about $195,300, and the typical rent is about $1,012 a month.

How educated are people in St. Marys, Georgia?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in St. Marys, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Marys, Georgia?

About 16.4% of people in St. Marys, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Marys, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Marys, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,069 residents, a change of about 123 percent over that period.

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

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