Population 9,320 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Skidaway Island
Household size in Skidaway Island
| Period | Skidaway Island | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.17 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.16 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.11 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Skidaway Island is a place of small households, averaging 2.18 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Skidaway Island
| Period | Skidaway Island | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.7 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 63.1 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 63.6 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 63.6 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 63.6, Skidaway Island is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 61.7, as it has nationally. Skidaway Island has the oldest population of any Georgia city with 5,000+ people.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Skidaway Island
| Period | Skidaway Island | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.4% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.4% of households in Skidaway Island, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only two of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Skidaway Island
Renters in Skidaway Island
| Period | Skidaway Island | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 7.7% of households in Skidaway Island rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among owners, 46.5% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Skidaway Island
| Period | Skidaway Island | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Skidaway Island is close to the national rate: 9.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Skidaway Island
| Period | Skidaway Island | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +6 | +6 |
Skidaway Island has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of Georgia.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Skidaway Island
| Period | Skidaway Island | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,985 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,942 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,211 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,501 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,516 | +$609 | +$606 |
The median renter in Skidaway Island pays $3,501 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,516 a month since 2006–10, up 76%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Skidaway Island has the highest rents of any Georgia city with 5,000+ people.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Skidaway Island
Bachelor's degrees in Skidaway Island
| Period | Skidaway Island | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.6% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 71.1% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.7% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 74.5% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Skidaway Island is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (74.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.8 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Skidaway Island
| Period | Skidaway Island | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.8% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 99.1% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.2% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Skidaway Island: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 3.0 points, even as the national rate rose. Only 20 of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Skidaway Island
| Period | Skidaway Island | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.2% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.5%, unemployment in Skidaway Island is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Skidaway Island compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skidaway Island | 2.18 | 63.6 | 3.4% | 7.7% | 9.2% | 1990 | $3,501 | 74.5% | 95.8% | 5.5% |
| Isle of Hope | 2.60 | 48.3 | 1.7% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 1991 | $1,392 | 61.4% | 100.0% | 1.3% |
| Montgomery | 1.89 | 57.3 | 9.4% | 1.3% | 19.9% | 1983 | $1,424 | 52.4% | 100.0% | 4.1% |
| Vernonburg | 2.39 | 47.8 | 6.9% | 31.4% | 12.3% | 1985 | $1,416 | 43.6% | 91.9% | 4.6% |
| Wilmington Island | 2.34 | 47.1 | 5.8% | 23.0% | 9.2% | 1984 | $1,815 | 53.5% | 98.1% | 3.2% |
| Thunderbolt | 2.11 | 40.6 | 8.4% | 38.0% | 13.6% | 1980 | $1,626 | 40.5% | 94.1% | 6.5% |
| Whitemarsh Island | 2.50 | 41.2 | 6.4% | 23.2% | 12.5% | 1991 | $1,785 | 52.9% | 96.6% | 3.9% |
| Savannah | 2.50 | 36.5 | 15.7% | 48.0% | 13.8% | 1980 | $1,502 | 35.6% | 89.7% | 5.9% |
| Fort McAllister | 3.50 | 38.0 | 9.2% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 2014 | $2,482 | 48.6% | 99.5% | 5.2% |
| Rabbit Hill | 2.49 | 40.4 | 5.8% | 2.6% | 3.4% | 2007 | $2,123 | 46.1% | 97.7% | 0.7% |
| Myrtle Grove | 3.43 | 38.4 | 9.0% | 4.5% | 4.6% | 2014 | $2,403 | 48.7% | 98.8% | 4.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Skidaway Island. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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