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Wilmington Island

Georgia · 13,905 residents · 8.302 sq mi
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Wilmington Island is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,924. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 53% 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 $404,900. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,905
−2%since 2000
from 14,213 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,675 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,712 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
+22%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K14K15K16K1990201020202024Wilmington Island
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,924
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,689 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,663
+83%since 2000
from $27,654 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+5%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$404,900
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,752
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $751 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
23.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+94%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(12,969)
Black3.9%(559)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(188)
Asian2.5%(355)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.5%(2,631)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(12,585)
Black1.2%(173)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(370)
Asian2.2%(312)
Other3.3%(465)
Diversity Score22.3%(3,100)
Diversity Score
22
+20%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+87%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.1%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2017
from 90.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2016
from 87.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 6.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmington Island, Georgia?

Wilmington Island, Georgia has about 13,905 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wilmington Island, Georgia earns about $93,924 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilmington Island, Georgia expensive?

In Wilmington Island, Georgia, the median home is worth about $404,900, and the typical rent is about $1,752 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmington Island, Georgia?

About 52.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wilmington Island, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilmington Island, Georgia?

About 4.2% of people in Wilmington Island, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilmington Island, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilmington Island, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,643 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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