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Cost of living in Whitemarsh Island summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Whitemarsh Island. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Georgia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Whitemarsh Island is 116 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Whitemarsh Island is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Whitemarsh Island is $437,605.
The median income in Whitemarsh Island is $101,729.
Whitemarsh Island's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Whitemarsh Island Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Whitemarsh Island | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 103 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 146 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Whitemarsh Island, GA Weather
The average high in Whitemarsh Island is 76.7° and the average low is 56.5°.
There are 71.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.0 inches of precipitation each year with 0.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Whitemarsh Island |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 56.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Whitemarsh Island Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Whitemarsh Island
The current population in Whitemarsh Island is 6,886. The population has decreased 7.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,886 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 6,918 | 1.9% |
| 2022 | 6,790 | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 7,000 | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 7,264 | 5.4% |
| 2019 | 6,893 | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 7,058 | 2.3% |
| 2017 | 6,896 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 6,922 | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 7,202 | 0.9% |
| 2014 | 7,139 | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 7,279 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 7,297 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 7,180 | -3.7% |
| 2010 | 7,458 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Whitemarsh Island
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Whitemarsh Island is:
80.2% White with 5,522 White residents.
5.5% African American with 380 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
4.0% Asian with 273 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 5 Other residents.
6.1% Two Or More with 422 Two Or More residents.
4.1% Hispanic with 284 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Whitemarsh Island | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.2% | 49.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.5% | 30.7% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.0% | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.1% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Whitemarsh Island
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Whitemarsh Island is 51.9% female with 3,571 female residents.
Whitemarsh Island is 48.1% male with 3,315 male residents.
| Gender | Whitemarsh Island | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Whitemarsh Island for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Whitemarsh Island completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Whitemarsh Island completed 9-12th grade.
14.0% of adults in Whitemarsh Island completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Whitemarsh Island completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Whitemarsh Island completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Whitemarsh Island completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in Whitemarsh Island completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Whitemarsh Island completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Whitemarsh Island completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Whitemarsh Island | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Whitemarsh Island, Georgia
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3.5% of households in Whitemarsh Island earn Less than $10,000.
0.5% of households in Whitemarsh Island earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.5% of households in Whitemarsh Island earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.5% of households in Whitemarsh Island earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.0% of households in Whitemarsh Island earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.3% of households in Whitemarsh Island earn $50,000 to $74,999.
19.3% of households in Whitemarsh Island earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.2% of households in Whitemarsh Island earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.1% of households in Whitemarsh Island earn $150,000 to $199,999.
20.0% of households in Whitemarsh Island earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Whitemarsh Island | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.5% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.5% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.5% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.0% | 10.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.3% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19.3% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.2% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.1% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 20.0% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
