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Wilmington Island

Georgia · 15,138 residents · 8.302 sq mi
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Wilmington Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $239,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,138
+7%since 2000
from 14,213 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,823 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,712 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+12%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K14K15K16K1990201020202024Wilmington Island
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,875
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,689 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,257
+24%since 2000
from $27,654 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,800
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,028
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $751 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+50%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89%(13,477)
Black3.7%(553)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(464)
Asian2.6%(393)
Other2.3%(341)
Diversity Score26.7%(4,037)
Diversity Score
27
+44%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.6%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmington Island, Georgia?

Wilmington Island, Georgia has about 15,138 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wilmington Island, Georgia earns about $71,875 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 $239,800, and the typical rent is about $1,028 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmington Island, Georgia?

About 44.6% 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 5.4% 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 3,876 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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