Jekyll Island is a CDP located in Glynn County Georgia. Jekyll Island has a 2024 population of 1,104. Jekyll Island is currently growing at a rate of 7.71% annually but its population has decreased by -1.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,116 in 2020.
The average household income in Jekyll Island is $88,882 with a poverty rate of 8.14%. The median age in Jekyll Island is 59.7 years: 71.3 years for males, and 51.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Jekyll Island was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 902 | 95.35% |
| Native American | 22 | 2.33% |
| Other race | 22 | 2.33% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 561 | 1.69 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Non Family | 276 | 1.07 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Married | 225 | 1.88 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Female | 60 | 3.83 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.02
Average Family Size
1.69
Average Household Size
80.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 153 | 16.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 297 | 31.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 173 | 18.29% |
| High School Graduate | 151 | 15.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 172 | 18.18% |
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 | 864 | 864 | 410 |
| Hispanic | 60 | 60 | 38 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Other Race | 22 | 22 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,672 | $80,846 | $48,355 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$52,672
Average Earnings
$80,846
Average Male
$48,355
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.62% of Jekyll Island residents speak only English, while 3.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 864 | 77 | 8.91% |
8.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
0%
Male Poverty Rate
11.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Jekyll Island is White, with 8.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Jekyll Island is White, with 8.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 23.69% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,348 | $115,600 |
| Households | $72,689 | $88,882 |
| Married Families | $91,578 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $54,052 | $60,493 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.9%
Male Marriage Rate
34.5%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
158
Number of Veterans
81
Male Veterans
77
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 99 |
| World War II | 34 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 99 |
| 75+ | 59 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 136 | 15.08% |
| Other Race | 22 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 36.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
48.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
70.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
25.7%
Labor Force Participation
25.7%
Employment Rate
0%
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
37.21%
Born in Jekyll Island
92.81%
Native Born
7.19%
Foreign Born
0.95%
Non Citizen
6.24%
Naturalized
92.81% of Jekyll Island residents were born in the United States, with 37.21% having been born in Georgia. 0.95% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,104 | 79 | 7.71% |
| 2023 | 1,025 | 79 | 8.35% |
| 2022 | 946 | -236 | -19.97% |
| 2021 | 1,182 | 66 | 5.91% |
| 2020 | 1,116 | 0 | 0% |