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Whitemarsh Island

Georgia · 6,886 residents · 5.815 sq mi
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Whitemarsh Island is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,729. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $399,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,886
+18%since 2000
from 5,824 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,184 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,002 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
+8%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K8K1990201020202024Whitemarsh Island
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,729
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,087 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,036
+119%since 2000
from $31,529 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.6%
+33.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
+14%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$399,700
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,777
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $857 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+80%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81%(4,717)
Black9.1%(530)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(140)
Asian5.7%(334)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.4%(2,239)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(5,522)
Black5.5%(380)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(284)
Asian4%(273)
Other6.2%(427)
Diversity Score43.3%(2,985)
Diversity Score
43
+13%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 42.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+58%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2017
from 92.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 90.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitemarsh Island, Georgia?

Whitemarsh Island, Georgia has about 6,886 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Whitemarsh Island, Georgia earns about $101,729 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitemarsh Island, Georgia expensive?

In Whitemarsh Island, Georgia, the median home is worth about $399,700, and the typical rent is about $1,777 a month.

How educated are people in Whitemarsh Island, Georgia?

About 52.2% of adults age 25 and over in Whitemarsh Island, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitemarsh Island, Georgia?

About 3.9% of people in Whitemarsh Island, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitemarsh Island, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitemarsh Island, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,941 residents, a change of about 134 percent over that period.

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