Port Wentworth is a city located in Chatham County Georgia. Port Wentworth has a 2024 population of 15,652. Port Wentworth is currently growing at a rate of 8.18% annually and its population has increased by 43.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,916 in 2020.
The average household income in Port Wentworth is $81,416 with a poverty rate of 9.82%. The median age in Port Wentworth is 35.3 years: 32.5 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Port Wentworth was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,886 | 49.06% |
| White | 4,990 | 41.59% |
| Other race | 848 | 7.07% |
| Two or more races | 177 | 1.48% |
| Asian | 68 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,419 | 2.7 | 66 | 34 |
| Married | 2,056 | 3.66 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Non Family | 1,577 | 1.08 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Female | 740 | 3.23 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
| Male | 46 | 7.02 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
66.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 742 | 10.03% |
| Associates Degree | 290 | 3.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 937 | 12.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,295 | 17.5% |
| High School Graduate | 2,019 | 27.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 231 | 3.12% |
| Some College | 1,886 | 25.49% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,388 | 3,130 | 1,484 |
| White | 3,262 | 2,750 | 663 |
| Hispanic | 575 | 385 | 71 |
| Other Race | 357 | 205 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 82 | 48 | 0 |
| Asian | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Islander | 28 | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,659 | $39,077 | $72,572 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,070 | $0 | $70,103 |
| High School Graduate | $36,682 | $49,293 | $16,885 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,089 | $0 | $36,573 |
| Overall | $47,021 | $53,040 | $41,656 |
| Some College | $50,662 | $59,669 | $40,788 |
$47,021
Average Earnings
$53,040
Average Male
$41,656
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.75% of Port Wentworth residents speak only English, while 10.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,872 | 674 | 11.48% |
| Hispanic | 1,336 | 367 | 27.47% |
| Other | 848 | 353 | 41.63% |
| White | 4,467 | 145 | 3.25% |
9.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.38%
Male Poverty Rate
11.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Port Wentworth is Other, with 41.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Port Wentworth is White, with 3.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.9% |
| High School | 3.23% |
| Some College | 2.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.16% |
| Male Employed | 6.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,295 | $85,779 |
| Households | $78,861 | $81,416 |
| Married Families | $104,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,999 | $66,581 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
786
Number of Veterans
652
Male Veterans
134
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 421 |
| Second Gulf War | 373 |
| Vietnam | 158 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 480 |
| 18 to 34 | 109 |
| 65 to 74 | 89 |
| 75+ | 89 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 440 | 10.57% |
| White | 346 | 8.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78.3%
Labor Force Participation
73.9%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
56.01%
Born in Port Wentworth
95.52%
Native Born
4.48%
Foreign Born
3.28%
Non Citizen
1.2%
Naturalized
95.52% of Port Wentworth residents were born in the United States, with 56.01% having been born in Georgia. 3.28% 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 | 21,572 | 1,184 | 5.81% |
| 2028 | 20,388 | 1,184 | 6.17% |
| 2027 | 19,204 | 1,184 | 6.57% |
| 2026 | 18,020 | 1,184 | 7.03% |
| 2025 | 16,836 | 1,184 | 7.56% |
| 2024 | 15,652 | 1,184 | 8.18% |
| 2023 | 14,468 | 2,130 | 17.26% |
| 2022 | 12,338 | 569 | 4.83% |
| 2021 | 11,769 | 853 | 7.81% |
| 2020 | 10,916 | 1,265 | 13.11% |
| 2019 | 9,651 | 1,135 | 13.33% |
| 2018 | 8,516 | 22 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 8,494 | 527 | 6.61% |
| 2016 | 7,967 | 319 | 4.17% |
| 2015 | 7,648 | 567 | 8.01% |
| 2014 | 7,081 | 544 | 8.32% |
| 2013 | 6,537 | 429 | 7.02% |
| 2012 | 6,108 | 320 | 5.53% |
| 2011 | 5,788 | 360 | 6.63% |
| 2010 | 5,428 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,276 | -736 | -18.34% |
| 1990 | 4,012 | 65 | 1.65% |
| 1980 | 3,947 | 42 | 1.08% |
| 1970 | 3,905 | 200 | 5.4% |
| 1960 | 3,705 | -17,867 | -82.82% |