Santa Claus Population

2010–2026

202

2026 projection

1% since 2020 (decrease)

050100150200250201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Santa Claus. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202620200.00%
202520200.00%
2024202+10.50%
2023201+31.52%
2022198-10.50%
2021199-52.45%
2020204+42.00%
2019200+42.04%
2018196+42.08%
2017192+31.59%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Santa Claus is growing slower than Emanuel County, Georgia, and the U.S.

  • Georgia+5.3%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Emanuel County+1.2%
  • Santa Claus+0.5%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Santa Claus Demographics

37.6median age

Median age

Female37.6 yrs
Male30.5 yrs

Adults

127
46 seniors (65+) · 36% of adults81 other adults

Sex

Female 62.1% · 105Male 37.9% · 64

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 2 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Santa Claus Income

$53,750median household income

Median household income

$53,750

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$45,000

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

6.5%

About 1 in 15 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Santa Claus Marital Status

46% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married46%47%45%
Never married26%33%22%
Divorced8%13%5%
Widowed18%7%24%
Separated2%0%4%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201