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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

St. Simons

Georgia · 13,381 residents · 16.483 sq mi
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St. Simons is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,475. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $212,000. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 38% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,381
+6%vs 2009
vs 12,676 in 2009
2000 – 2024
812 / sq mi
+6%vs 2009
vs 769 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
46.2
−6%vs 2009
vs 49.4 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$58,475
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $76,746 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$37,256
−23%vs 2009
vs $48,248 in 2009
US average: $21,522
4.5%
+1.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$212,000
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $397,600 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$808
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $966 in 2009
US average: $602
73.8%
−7.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 81.5% in 2009
26.2% rent
3.6
−30%vs 2009
vs 5.2 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(12,149)
Black2.8%(357)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(105)
Asian0.2%(20)
Diversity Score10.1%(1,276)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(12,426)
Black3.6%(486)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(253)
Asian0.9%(123)
Diversity Score15.5%(2,070)
15
+54%vs 2009
vs 10 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.5%
−8.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 59.7% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.5%
−1.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 96.9% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
20.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 22.4% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.0 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Simons, Georgia?

St. Simons, Georgia has about 13,381 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in St. Simons, Georgia earns about $58,475 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Simons, Georgia expensive?

In St. Simons, Georgia, the median home is worth about $212,000, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in St. Simons, Georgia?

About 51.5% of adults age 25 and over in St. Simons, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 4.5% of people in St. Simons, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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