St. Marys Authority

St. Marys is a middle-income, family-oriented town of 19,166.

St. Marys, Georgia

In Camden County, Georgia, St. Marys anchors a community of 19,166. The median household income stands at $74,288.

Definition and scope

St. Marys is a chartered municipality within Camden County, Georgia, Georgia. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 1 and is part of the Kingsland, GA metropolitan area.

Who lives here

St. Marys has approximately 19,166 residents. The median age is 33.8 years. Roughly 61% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $312,300.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 70.2%
• Black or African American: 14.5%
• Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
• Asian: 1.6%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in St. Marys is $74,288. Poverty rate stands at 17.4%. Unemployment rate at last release was 4.0%. Educational attainment: 29.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for St. Marys:

• Public schools: 7
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Readdick Field. Federal court business routes through Camden County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Jacksonville, Florida.

Geography and climate

St. Marys sits at an elevation of 15 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 9a.

References

• Georgia State Authority — state-level reference for Georgia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.