Pooler is a city located in Chatham County Georgia. Pooler has a 2024 population of 30,833. Pooler is currently growing at a rate of 4.36% annually and its population has increased by 20.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,676 in 2020.
The average household income in Pooler is $104,066 with a poverty rate of 4.89%. The median age in Pooler is 39.2 years: 37.1 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pooler was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,154 | 57.7% |
| Black or African American | 7,951 | 30.27% |
| Two or more races | 1,820 | 6.93% |
| Other race | 586 | 2.23% |
| Asian | 476 | 1.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 203 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 74 | 0.28% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,752 | 2.43 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Married | 5,405 | 3.08 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Non Family | 4,095 | 1.34 | 37.6 | 62.4 |
| Female | 969 | 3.33 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Male | 283 | 2.81 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
60.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 851 | 4.51% |
| Associates Degree | 2,477 | 13.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,638 | 24.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,084 | 16.36% |
| High School Graduate | 3,671 | 19.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 542 | 2.88% |
| Some College | 3,586 | 19.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,997 | 10,018 | 4,540 |
| Black | 4,966 | 4,894 | 2,166 |
| 2+ Races | 1,227 | 1,082 | 348 |
| Hispanic | 1,131 | 1,061 | 447 |
| Other Race | 372 | 334 | 155 |
| Asian | 354 | 260 | 155 |
| Islander | 203 | 203 | 0 |
| Native American | 35 | 35 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,140 | $68,324 | $58,589 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,358 | $64,617 | $77,911 |
| High School Graduate | $34,797 | $50,781 | $33,366 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,401 | $0 | $28,470 |
| Overall | $53,951 | $53,122 | $54,993 |
| Some College | $41,892 | $51,250 | $36,906 |
$53,951
Average Earnings
$53,122
Average Male
$54,993
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.86% of Pooler residents speak only English, while 13.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,229 | 716 | 5.03% |
| Black | 7,825 | 364 | 4.65% |
| Other | 586 | 112 | 19.11% |
| Hispanic | 1,501 | 112 | 7.46% |
| Asian | 476 | 66 | 13.87% |
| Multiple | 1,815 | 17 | 0.94% |
4.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.41%
Male Poverty Rate
3.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pooler is Other, with 19.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pooler is Multiple, with 0.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.52% |
| High School | 6.78% |
| Some College | 4.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 9.32% |
| Male Employed | 4.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.79% |
| Female Employed | 0.91% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $110,908 | $118,941 |
| Households | $89,812 | $104,066 |
| Married Families | $120,179 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,886 | $76,515 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
56.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,921
Number of Veterans
2,286
Male Veterans
635
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 1,393 |
| First Gulf War | 1,303 |
| Vietnam | 638 |
| Korea | 40 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,129 |
| 18 to 34 | 602 |
| 65 to 74 | 524 |
| 55 to 64 | 388 |
| 75+ | 278 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,635 | 13.73% |
| Black | 1,039 | 18.4% |
| 2+ Races | 215 | 18.08% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 5.08% |
| Asian | 28 | 6.78% |
| Other Race | 4 | 0.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.7%
Labor Force Participation
67.1%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
43.7%
Born in Pooler
85.79%
Native Born
14.21%
Foreign Born
7.68%
Non Citizen
6.53%
Naturalized
85.79% of Pooler residents were born in the United States, with 43.7% having been born in Georgia. 7.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 37,280 | 1,290 | 3.58% |
| 2028 | 35,990 | 1,289 | 3.71% |
| 2027 | 34,701 | 1,289 | 3.86% |
| 2026 | 33,412 | 1,290 | 4.02% |
| 2025 | 32,122 | 1,289 | 4.18% |
| 2024 | 30,833 | 1,289 | 4.36% |
| 2023 | 29,544 | 804 | 2.8% |
| 2022 | 28,740 | 1,736 | 6.43% |
| 2021 | 27,004 | 1,328 | 5.17% |
| 2020 | 25,676 | -98 | -0.38% |
| 2019 | 25,774 | 1,679 | 6.97% |
| 2018 | 24,095 | 420 | 1.77% |
| 2017 | 23,675 | 359 | 1.54% |
| 2016 | 23,316 | 723 | 3.2% |
| 2015 | 22,593 | 931 | 4.3% |
| 2014 | 21,662 | 1,062 | 5.16% |
| 2013 | 20,600 | 603 | 3.02% |
| 2012 | 19,997 | 671 | 3.47% |
| 2011 | 19,326 | 707 | 3.8% |
| 2010 | 18,619 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,239 | 1,786 | 40.11% |
| 1990 | 4,453 | 1,910 | 75.11% |
| 1980 | 2,543 | -34,737 | -93.18% |