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St. George Island

Maryland · 277 residents · 0.788 sq mi
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St. George Island is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 239 residents. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% 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
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
277
+629%since 2023
from 38 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
352 / sq mi
+629%since 2023
from 48 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.2
−13%since 2023
from 51.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
0160319479639201020202024St. George Island
2024277
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1435%(97)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.4%(26)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5439%(108)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 642.9%(8)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over13.7%(38)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,501
−59%since 2023
from $200,797 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
92.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.279
+246%since 2023
from 0.081 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$788,000
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−57.4 ptssince 2023
from 57.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.2
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
85
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(38)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(213)
Black23.1%(64)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
44
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German71.1%(197)
English2.9%(8)
French2.9%(8)
Russian2.2%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest French population · Largest Russian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.1%
−23.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.4%
−14.9 ptssince 2023
from 76.3% in 2023
Female
38.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
35.6%
−40.8 ptssince 2023
from 76.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married52.9%(72)
Married41.2%(56)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced5.9%(8)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married86.4%(38)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced13.6%(6)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. George Island, Maryland?

St. George Island, Maryland has about 277 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. George Island, Maryland?

The typical household in St. George Island, Maryland earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. George Island, Maryland expensive?

In St. George Island, Maryland, the median home is worth about $788,000.

How educated are people in St. George Island, Maryland?

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

What is the poverty rate in St. George Island, Maryland?

About 0.0% of people in St. George Island, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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