St. Marys, Georgia Population 2021
St. Marys is a city located in Georgia. With a 2020 population of 19,361, it is the 54th largest city in Georgia and the 1910th largest city in the United States . St. Marys is currently growing at a rate of 2.09% annually and its population has increased by 13.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,121 in 2010. St. Marys reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 25 miles, St. Marys has a population density of 848 people per square mile.
The average household income in St. Marys is $74,556 with a poverty rate of 16.07%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,025 per month, and the median house value is $182,400. The median age in St. Marys is 34.5 years, 30.9 years for males, and 37 years for females.
St. Marys Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of St. Maryswas:
- White: 77.28%
- Black or African American: 13.72%
- Two or more races: 4.72%
- Asian: 1.91%
- Other race: 1.61%
- Native American: 0.71%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
St. Marys, Georgia Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 56,696 | 1,015 | 1.79% |
| 2020 | 55,681 | 1,015 | 1.82% |
| 2019 | 54,666 | 1,015 | 1.86% |
| 2018 | 53,651 | 646 | 1.20% |
| 2017 | 53,005 | 611 | 1.15% |
| 2016 | 52,394 | -45 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 52,439 | 530 | 1.01% |
| 2014 | 51,909 | 505 | 0.97% |
| 2013 | 51,404 | 53 | 0.10% |
| 2012 | 51,351 | 1,048 | 2.04% |
| 2011 | 50,303 | -358 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 50,661 | 0.00% |
St. Marys Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,970 | 77.28% |
| Black or African American | 2,480 | 13.72% |
| Two or More Races | 854 | 4.72% |
| Asian | 345 | 1.91% |
| Some Other Race | 291 | 1.61% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 129 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.04% |
St. Marys Population by Race
St. Marys Population Pyramid $2021
St. Marys Population by Age
St. Marys Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,966 | 2.58 | 57.9 |
| Married | 3,684 | 2.99 | 72.3 |
| Non Family | 1,968 | 1.5 | 51.6 |
| Female | 1,096 | 3.08 | 28.6 |
| Male | 218 | 2.92 | 18.8 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
St. Marys Households by Type
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 115 | 0.99% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 557 | 4.81% |
| High School Graduate | 3,153 | 27.22% |
| Some College | 3,495 | 30.18% |
| Associates Degree | 1,194 | 10.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,925 | 16.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,143 | 9.87% |
St. Marys Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
St. Marys Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,038 | 8,597 | 2,572 |
| Black | 1,380 | 1,246 | 252 |
| Hispanic | 648 | 644 | 173 |
| 2+ Races | 423 | 399 | 96 |
| Asian | 190 | 121 | 25 |
| Other Race | 136 | 136 | |
| Native American | 71 | 71 | 32 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 45.07%.
St. Marys Educational Attainment by Race
$39,709
Average Earnings
$52,464
Average Male
$29,171
Average Female
St. Marys Earnings by Educational Attainment
St. Marys Language by Age
St. Marys Language
95.19% of St. Marys residents speak only English, while 4.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.58% of the population.
St. Marys Language
St. Marys Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,235 | 1,427 | 10.78% |
| Black | 2,447 | 1,129 | 46.14% |
| Hispanic | 1,159 | 237 | 20.45% |
| Multiple | 853 | 114 | 13.36% |
| Other | 290 | 102 | 35.17% |
16.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.76%
Male Poverty Rate
16.39%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in St. Marys
The race most likely to be in poverty in St. Marys is Black, with 46.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in St. Marys is White, with 10.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.94%.
St. Marys Poverty
St. Marys Poverty Rate by Education
St. Marys Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.7%
Male Marriage Rate
50.7%
Female Marriage Rate
St. Marys Married by Age and Sex
St. Marys Marriage
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 45-54.
St. Marys Marital Status by Race
St. Marys Marital Status
St. Marys Veterans by War
St. Marys Veterans by Age
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,049 | 20.67% |
| Black | 153 | 9.05% |
| Hispanic | 123 | 20.30% |
| Asian | 70 | 30.17% |
| Other Race | 44 | 45.83% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 9.02% |
| Native American | 3 | 2.33% |
St. Marys Veterans by Race
St. Marys Veterans by Education
5.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
St. Marys Veterans by Education
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
St. Marys Employment by Age
St. Marys Employment by Race
St. Marys Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
29.73%
Born in St. Marys
97.67%
Native Born
2.33%
Foreign Born
0.69%
Non Citizen
1.64%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.67% of St. Marys residents were born in the United States, with 29.73% having been born in Georgia. 0.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
St. Marys Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,361 | 397 | 2.09% |
| 2020 | 18,964 | 397 | 2.14% |
| 2019 | 18,567 | 397 | 2.18% |
| 2018 | 18,170 | 142 | 0.79% |
| 2017 | 18,028 | 160 | 0.90% |
| 2016 | 17,868 | 98 | 0.55% |
| 2015 | 17,770 | 18 | 0.10% |
| 2014 | 17,752 | 182 | 1.04% |
| 2013 | 17,570 | 85 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 17,485 | 344 | 2.01% |
| 2011 | 17,141 | -131 | -0.76% |
| 2010 | 17,272 | 3,511 | 2.30% |
| 2000 | 13,761 | 5,574 | 5.33% |
| 1990 | 8,187 | 4,591 | 8.58% |
| 1980 | 3,596 | 188 | 0.54% |
| 1970 | 3,408 | 136 | 0.41% |
| 1960 | 3,272 | 0.00% |