Economy & Jobs — St. Marys, Georgia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $74,288 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$76,700 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,958 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.0% |
| In Labor Force | 8,398 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 15.8% |
| Arts Food | 15.6% |
| Retail | 15.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Fast Food | 44 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 33 |
| Gas Stations | 31 |
| Real Estate Offices | 23 |
| Physician Offices | 23 |
| Hotels Motels | 23 |
| General Merchandise | 17 |
| Dental Offices | 16 |
| Beauty Salons | 13 |
| Child Day Care | 12 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Grocery Stores | 7 |
| Convenience Stores | 7 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.