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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wilmington Island

Georgia · 14,213 residents · 8.302 sq mi
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Wilmington Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,689. Population has grown 26% since 1990. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $130,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,213
+26%since 1990
from 11,262 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,712 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 1,357 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.9
+8%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K14K15K16K1990201020202024Wilmington Island
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,689
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,953 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,654
+48%since 1990
from $18,687 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$130,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $89,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$751
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $568 in 1990
US average: $602
75.3%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
24.7% rent
2.2
+12%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(10,881)
Black1.8%(203)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(160)
Asian1%(117)
Diversity Score11.5%(1,293)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(12,969)
Black3.9%(559)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(188)
Asian2.5%(355)
Diversity Score18.5%(2,631)
19
+61%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.3%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 32.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.0%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 92.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
13.4%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
−32%since 1990
from 22.4 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 Wilmington Island, Georgia?

Wilmington Island, Georgia has about 14,213 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wilmington Island, Georgia earns about $58,689 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 $130,500, and the typical rent is about $751 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmington Island, Georgia?

About 40.3% 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 3.6% 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 2,951 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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