Population 15,170 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in St. Simons
Household size in St. Simons
| Period | St. Simons | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.13 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.08 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.18 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.07 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
St. Simons is a place of small households, averaging 2.07 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.13, as it has nationally. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only four 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 St. Simons
| Period | St. Simons | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.4 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 53.2 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 54.0 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 58.1 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
St. Simons skews older: half of its residents are older than 58.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 53.4, mirroring the country. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only two are older.
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 St. Simons
| Period | St. Simons | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.9% of households in St. Simons, well below the national share of 11.6%. Only one other Georgia city with 5,000+ people has 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 St. Simons
Renters in St. Simons
| Period | St. Simons | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.6% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
St. Simons is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 41.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.8 points, even as the national share rose.
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 St. Simons
| Period | St. Simons | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.0% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 33.7% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in St. Simons: 23.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 9.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 St. Simons
| Period | St. Simons | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in St. Simons is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. That is in line with the rest of Georgia. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
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 St. Simons
| Period | St. Simons | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,285 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,309 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,406 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,281 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$996 | +$609 | +$606 |
The median renter in St. Simons pays $2,281 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $996 a month from 2006–10, a 77% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the northwest.
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 St. Simons
Bachelor's degrees in St. Simons
| Period | St. Simons | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.0% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 56.3% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.7% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.2% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in St. Simons: 57.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 17 of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people 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 St. Simons
| Period | St. Simons | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.4% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.4% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in St. Simons: 96.3% 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 edged down 1.2 points, even as the national rate rose. Only 15 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 St. Simons
| Period | St. Simons | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.7% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.7% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in St. Simons has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. St. Simons has lower unemployment than at least four in five Georgia cities. 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).
St. Simons 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Simons | 2.07 | 58.1 | 2.9% | 14.5% | 23.2% | 1989 | $2,281 | 57.2% | 96.3% | 2.6% |
| Jewtown | 2.34 | 49.2 | 11.1% | 27.7% | 15.6% | 1980 | $1,371 | 47.8% | 96.6% | 7.4% |
| Sea Island | 2.16 | 68.1 | 11.6% | 12.3% | 33.5% | 1985 | $1,788 | 47.2% | 93.4% | 0.0% |
| St. Simons Island | 2.37 | 62.4 | 2.4% | 13.6% | 17.4% | 2004 | $2,714 | 57.3% | 98.3% | 0.5% |
| Country Club Estates | 2.33 | 36.2 | 10.7% | 62.8% | 11.2% | 1980 | $1,211 | 20.9% | 83.3% | 3.2% |
| Harrington | 2.14 | 68.1 | 2.1% | 20.7% | 17.9% | 2003 | $2,577 | 62.1% | 97.6% | 0.1% |
| Jekyll Island | 1.44 | 69.7 | 11.8% | 7.7% | 57.4% | 1967 | $1,348 | 79.8% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Dock Junction | 2.56 | 38.8 | 30.2% | 54.4% | 13.9% | 1982 | $1,018 | 13.8% | 80.9% | 2.7% |
| Brunswick | 2.61 | 42.1 | 16.0% | 33.4% | 13.5% | 1986 | $1,302 | 25.5% | 89.4% | 4.7% |
| Spring Bluff | 3.08 | 44.1 | 5.4% | 16.4% | 6.6% | 2001 | $2,074 | 33.8% | 94.9% | 3.8% |
| Waverly | 2.52 | 45.9 | 7.7% | 7.5% | 17.4% | 1999 | $1,053 | 33.2% | 94.1% | 3.9% |
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 St. Simons. 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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