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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tybee Island

Georgia · 3,392 residents · 2.881 sq mi
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Tybee Island is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,741. Population has grown 26% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $174,200. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,392
+26%since 1990
from 2,689 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,177 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 933 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.9
+19%since 1990
from 39.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Tybee Island
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,741
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,859 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$32,406
+130%since 1990
from $14,070 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.0%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$174,200
+86%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$663
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $511 in 1990
US average: $602
68.8%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
31.3% rent
3.5
+52%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,625)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(76)
Asian0.6%(16)
Diversity Score12.2%(328)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(3,219)
Black1.9%(64)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(43)
Asian0.9%(29)
Diversity Score9.9%(334)
10
−19%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.4%
+15.3 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.8%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 83.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.4%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
−23%since 1990
from 23.6 min in 1990
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 Tybee Island, Georgia?

Tybee Island, Georgia has about 3,392 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Tybee Island, Georgia earns about $49,741 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tybee Island, Georgia expensive?

In Tybee Island, Georgia, the median home is worth about $174,200, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Tybee Island, Georgia?

About 33.4% of adults age 25 and over in Tybee Island, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tybee Island, Georgia?

About 10.0% of people in Tybee Island, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tybee Island, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Tybee Island, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 703 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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