St. Marys is a city located in Camden County Georgia. St. Marys has a 2024 population of 19,869. St. Marys is currently growing at a rate of 1.7% annually and its population has increased by 7.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,539 in 2020.
The average household income in St. Marys is $83,812 with a poverty rate of 20.43%. The median age in St. Marys is 33.6 years: 30.7 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. Marys was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,716 | 72.94% |
| Black or African American | 2,919 | 15.52% |
| Two or more races | 1,549 | 8.24% |
| Asian | 292 | 1.55% |
| Other race | 267 | 1.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 38 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.13% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,578 | 2.47 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Married | 3,211 | 3.03 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Non Family | 2,220 | 1.15 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Female | 1,409 | 3.07 | 34.8 | 65.2 |
| Male | 738 | 2.81 | 22 | 78 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
55.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 509 | 4.27% |
| Associates Degree | 973 | 8.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,151 | 18.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,089 | 9.13% |
| High School Graduate | 3,282 | 27.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 291 | 2.44% |
| Some College | 3,636 | 30.48% |
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 | 8,815 | 8,376 | 2,583 |
| Black | 1,584 | 1,438 | 350 |
| Hispanic | 877 | 767 | 51 |
| 2+ Races | 831 | 778 | 202 |
| Asian | 219 | 114 | 35 |
| Other Race | 145 | 145 | 36 |
| Islander | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| Native American | 24 | 24 | 24 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,371 | $66,429 | $50,777 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,429 | $49,141 | $65,179 |
| High School Graduate | $31,450 | $42,054 | $11,265 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,123 | $0 | $41,754 |
| Overall | $45,349 | $52,729 | $31,046 |
| Some College | $40,385 | $55,450 | $26,754 |
$45,349
Average Earnings
$52,729
Average Male
$31,046
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.71% of St. Marys residents speak only English, while 5.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,133 | 1,692 | 12.88% |
| Black | 2,908 | 1,329 | 45.7% |
| Multiple | 1,535 | 447 | 29.12% |
| Hispanic | 1,389 | 389 | 28.01% |
| Other | 267 | 231 | 86.52% |
20.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.56%
Male Poverty Rate
23.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. Marys is Other, with 86.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. Marys is White, with 12.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.75% |
| High School | 21.58% |
| Some College | 17.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 61.66% |
| Female Employed | 14.54% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Male Employed | 11.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,123 | $88,334 |
| Households | $67,271 | $83,812 |
| Married Families | $122,944 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,869 | $68,628 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,311
Number of Veterans
2,060
Male Veterans
251
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 963 |
| First Gulf War | 713 |
| Vietnam | 684 |
| Korea | 42 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 668 |
| 55 to 64 | 566 |
| 65 to 74 | 420 |
| 18 to 34 | 348 |
| 75+ | 309 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,034 | 20.09% |
| Black | 236 | 13.08% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 4.48% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 3.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
30.76%
Born in St. Marys
97.51%
Native Born
2.49%
Foreign Born
0.68%
Non Citizen
1.81%
Naturalized
97.51% of St. Marys residents were born in the United States, with 30.76% having been born in Georgia. 0.68% 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 | 21,533 | 333 | 1.57% |
| 2028 | 21,200 | 333 | 1.6% |
| 2027 | 20,867 | 332 | 1.62% |
| 2026 | 20,535 | 333 | 1.65% |
| 2025 | 20,202 | 333 | 1.68% |
| 2024 | 19,869 | 332 | 1.7% |
| 2023 | 19,537 | 551 | 2.9% |
| 2022 | 18,986 | 345 | 1.85% |
| 2021 | 18,641 | 102 | 0.55% |
| 2020 | 18,539 | -50 | -0.27% |
| 2019 | 18,589 | 381 | 2.09% |
| 2018 | 18,208 | 123 | 0.68% |
| 2017 | 18,085 | 159 | 0.89% |
| 2016 | 17,926 | 131 | 0.74% |
| 2015 | 17,795 | 24 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 17,771 | 187 | 1.06% |
| 2013 | 17,584 | 91 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 17,493 | 348 | 2.03% |
| 2011 | 17,145 | -122 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 17,267 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,761 | 5,574 | 68.08% |
| 1990 | 8,187 | 4,591 | 127.67% |
| 1980 | 3,596 | 188 | 5.52% |
| 1970 | 3,408 | 136 | 4.16% |
| 1960 | 3,272 | -18,261 | -84.8% |