Whitemarsh Island is a CDP located in Chatham County Georgia. Whitemarsh Island has a 2024 population of 6,790. Whitemarsh Island is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -6.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,264 in 2020.
The average household income in Whitemarsh Island is $147,424 with a poverty rate of 5.45%. The median age in Whitemarsh Island is 36.3 years: 36.7 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Whitemarsh Island was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,676 | 83.59% |
| Two or more races | 557 | 8.2% |
| Asian | 284 | 4.18% |
| Black or African American | 221 | 3.25% |
| Other race | 44 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,773 | 2.45 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Married | 1,588 | 3.01 | 72.5 | 27.5 |
| Non Family | 908 | 1.26 | 65 | 35 |
| Female | 204 | 2.85 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Male | 73 | 3.85 | 74 | 26 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
70.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 97 | 2.07% |
| Associates Degree | 309 | 6.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,172 | 24.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,016 | 21.64% |
| High School Graduate | 780 | 16.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 107 | 2.28% |
| Some College | 1,215 | 25.87% |
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 | 3,862 | 3,795 | 1,890 |
| Asian | 258 | 166 | 101 |
| Hispanic | 242 | 242 | 83 |
| 2+ Races | 185 | 185 | 116 |
| Black | 163 | 118 | 20 |
| Other Race | 44 | 44 | 9 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 62.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $77,708 | $107,171 | $58,214 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,599 | $110,625 | $72,578 |
| High School Graduate | $34,031 | $33,555 | $35,326 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $65,114 | $65,909 | $0 |
| Overall | $65,229 | $77,079 | $50,636 |
| Some College | $50,568 | $76,575 | $33,472 |
$65,229
Average Earnings
$77,079
Average Male
$50,636
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.73% of Whitemarsh Island residents speak only English, while 9.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,281 | 306 | 5.79% |
| Black | 221 | 55 | 24.89% |
| Multiple | 557 | 9 | 1.62% |
5.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.67%
Male Poverty Rate
7.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Whitemarsh Island is Black, with 24.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Whitemarsh Island is Multiple, with 1.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 12.8% |
| High School | 9.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 83.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 0.73% |
| Male Employed | 0.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $123,906 | $182,572 |
| Households | $89,710 | $147,424 |
| Married Families | $124,931 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,813 | $72,759 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.5%
Male Marriage Rate
54.8%
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
388
Number of Veterans
374
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 164 |
| Second Gulf War | 117 |
| First Gulf War | 101 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 143 |
| 75+ | 103 |
| 65 to 74 | 78 |
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 377 | 8.95% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 4.13% |
| Black | 8 | 3.62% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 1.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
48.35%
Born in Whitemarsh Island
93.65%
Native Born
6.35%
Foreign Born
2.16%
Non Citizen
4.18%
Naturalized
93.65% of Whitemarsh Island residents were born in the United States, with 48.35% having been born in Georgia. 2.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,790 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 6,790 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 6,790 | -210 | -3% |
| 2021 | 7,000 | -264 | -3.63% |
| 2020 | 7,264 | 371 | 5.38% |
| 2019 | 6,893 | -165 | -2.34% |
| 2018 | 7,058 | 162 | 2.35% |
| 2017 | 6,896 | -26 | -0.38% |
| 2016 | 6,922 | -280 | -3.89% |
| 2015 | 7,202 | 63 | 0.88% |
| 2014 | 7,139 | -140 | -1.92% |
| 2013 | 7,279 | -18 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 7,297 | 117 | 1.63% |
| 2011 | 7,180 | 388 | 5.71% |
| 2010 | 6,792 | 0 | 0% |