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St. George Island

Maryland · 265 residents · 0.788 sq mi
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Population has fallen 26% since 2019, a loss of 92 residents. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 50.9% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $579,500, the poverty rate sits 297% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
265
−26%since 2019
from 357 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
336 / sq mi
−26%since 2019
from 453 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
52.3
+38%since 2019
from 37.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
0160319479639201020202024St. George Island
2024277
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$32,441
+117%since 2019
from $14,940 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
+31.1 ptssince 2019
from 16.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
50.9%
−27.5 ptssince 2019
from 78.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing24.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade22.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$579,500
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2019
from 58.1% in 2019
24.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(279)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.8%(78)
Diversity Score42.7%(152)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(223)
Black8.7%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5)
Asian2.6%(7)
Other14.1%(37)
Diversity Score50.9%(135)
Diversity Score
51
+19%since 2019
from 43 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+22.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2019
from 62.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.2%
+21.5 ptssince 2019
from 18.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
75.7%
−13.9 ptssince 2019
from 89.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2019
from 41.2% in 2019
Female
50.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2019
from 58.8% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

St. George Island, Maryland has about 265 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is St. George Island, Maryland expensive?

In St. George Island, Maryland, the median home is worth about $579,500.

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

About 32.1% 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 50.9% of people in St. George Island, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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