City safety & data profile

Wilmington IslandGA

Wilmington Island, GA is a 15K-resident city in Chatham County with a median household income of $93,924.

Chatham County, Georgia. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Wilmington Island, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Wilmington Island has a population larger than 28% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $404,900.

Data updated 2026-07-20

15K
Population
Top 72%
By size
$93,924
Median income
$404,900
Median home
4.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Wilmington Island

Wilmington Island posts a median household income higher than 64% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 36%
by median income, US cities

Where Wilmington Island income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$93,924 Top 36% higher than 64% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. GA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Wilmington Island, GA beyond the headline numbers

Wilmington Island sits inside Chatham County, Georgia, at roughly 32.00°N, -80.97°W. Population 15,138, $93,924 median household income. Median home value $404,900, median rent $1,752. Poverty rate 4.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Wilmington Island's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 35.4%, then high blood pressure at 35.3%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Wilmington Island from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
15,138
Wilmington Island
Median Income
$93,924
+38% vs avg
Median Home Value
$404,900
+78% vs avg
Median Age
45.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Chatham County) - Wilmington Island's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
301K+11%
Median Income
$71,097+55%
Median Home Value
$302,700+73%
Poverty Rate
14.3%-25%
Unemployment
5.8%-40%

Economics

Economics indicators for Wilmington Island, GA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,752/mo
Poverty Rate
4.2% -70% vs avg
Unemployment 3.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 52.6%
Work From Home 9.1%
Public Transit 0.5%

Population

White 91%
African American 1.2%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
35.4%
High Blood Pressure
35.3%
Obesity
26.9%
Physical Inactivity
18%
Binge Drinking
17.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
13.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.2%
Diabetes
10.2%
Current Smoking
9.9%
Current Asthma
9.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 71.6%
Annual Checkup 80.3%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.7%
Stroke
2.9%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Wilmington Island, GA? ▼
Wilmington Island, GA has a population of 15,138 people, located in Chatham County, Georgia.
What is the median household income in Wilmington Island? ▼
The median household income in Wilmington Island, GA is $93,924 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 4.2%.
What is the median home value in Wilmington Island? ▼
The median home value in Wilmington Island, GA is $404,900. Median rent is $1,752/month.
What are the top health concerns in Wilmington Island? ▼
The top health indicators in Wilmington Island include Short Sleep Duration (35.4%), High Blood Pressure (35.3%), Obesity (26.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Wilmington Island? ▼
The median age in Wilmington Island, GA is 45.2 years. 52.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Wilmington Island, GA is located in Chatham County, Georgia. With a population of 15K and a $93,924 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the Wilmington Island area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Wilmington Island's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Wilmington Island area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Chatham County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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