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 $68,245 with a poverty rate of 14.95%. The median age in Port Wentworth is 32.8 years: 35.2 years for males, and 32.5 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 | 5,911 | 53.24% |
| White | 4,485 | 40.39% |
| Other race | 415 | 3.74% |
| Two or more races | 154 | 1.39% |
| Asian | 118 | 1.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.18% |
| 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 | 3,928 | 2.81 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Married | 1,717 | 4.1 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Non Family | 1,503 | 1.02 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Female | 677 | 3.23 | 21.7 | 78.3 |
| Male | 31 | 8.81 | 0 | 100 |
3.74
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
62.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 600 | 9.51% |
| Associates Degree | 171 | 2.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 933 | 14.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,258 | 19.94% |
| High School Graduate | 1,655 | 26.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 146 | 2.31% |
| Some College | 1,545 | 24.49% |
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 | 3,275 | 2,990 | 1,614 |
| White | 2,462 | 2,154 | 511 |
| Hispanic | 670 | 540 | 153 |
| Other Race | 211 | 95 | 0 |
| Asian | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 36 | 0 |
| Islander | 20 | 6 | 6 |
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 | $37,571 | $27,279 | $62,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,307 | $0 | $58,790 |
| High School Graduate | $34,357 | $46,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,673 | $0 | $42,960 |
| Overall | $40,302 | $47,355 | $37,619 |
| Some College | $45,608 | $56,674 | $37,898 |
$40,302
Average Earnings
$47,355
Average Male
$37,619
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.98% of Port Wentworth residents speak only English, while 13.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,899 | 1,211 | 20.53% |
| Other | 415 | 286 | 68.92% |
| Hispanic | 1,255 | 286 | 22.79% |
| White | 3,919 | 153 | 3.9% |
14.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.41%
Male Poverty Rate
16.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Port Wentworth is Other, with 68.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Port Wentworth is White, with 3.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.08% |
| Some College | 4.64% |
| High School | 3.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 15.74% |
| Male Employed | 6.73% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,418 | $72,044 |
| Households | $61,409 | $68,245 |
| Married Families | $96,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,413 | $58,006 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
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
830
Number of Veterans
708
Male Veterans
122
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 417 |
| Second Gulf War | 384 |
| Vietnam | 140 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 563 |
| 65 to 74 | 96 |
| 55 to 64 | 84 |
| 75+ | 76 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 474 | 14.56% |
| Black | 351 | 8.63% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 1.34% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 8.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
79.4%
Labor Force Participation
73.1%
Employment Rate
7.6%
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
51.34%
Born in Port Wentworth
94.06%
Native Born
5.94%
Foreign Born
4.58%
Non Citizen
1.36%
Naturalized
94.06% of Port Wentworth residents were born in the United States, with 51.34% having been born in Georgia. 4.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
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% |