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Tybee Island

Georgia · 3,114 residents · 2.881 sq mi
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Tybee Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,722. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $559,300. With a median age of 60.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 55% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 114%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,114
−8%since 2000
from 3,392 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,081 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.5
+29%since 2000
from 46.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Tybee Island
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,722
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,741 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,270
+43%since 2000
from $32,406 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$559,300
+114%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $174,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,217
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $663 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+69%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(3,219)
Black1.9%(64)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(43)
Asian0.9%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(334)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(2,859)
Black0.9%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2%(61)
Asian1.2%(37)
Other2.5%(76)
Diversity Score15.8%(491)
Diversity Score
16
+60%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.2%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.2%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−61.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tybee Island, Georgia?

Tybee Island, Georgia has about 3,114 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tybee Island, Georgia earns about $94,722 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 $559,300, and the typical rent is about $1,217 a month.

How educated are people in Tybee Island, Georgia?

About 53.2% 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 7.4% 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 425 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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