Demographics & People — Wilmington Island, Georgia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 14,457 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~12,700 |
| Median Age | 45.2 |
| Total Households | 6,018 |
| Family Households | 4,086 |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 13,187 |
| Black or African American | 220 |
| Asian | 320 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 337 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| English | 3,889 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,856 |
| Irish | 3,559 |
| German | 2,117 |
| Other groups | 1,728 |
| American | 1,083 |
| Scottish | 696 |
| Italian | 584 |
| French (except Basque) | 381 |
| Polish | 273 |
Language
| English Only | 13,039 |
| Spanish | 237 |
| Population 5+ | 13,633 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,300 |
| Population 18+ | 12,054 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Wilmington Island, Georgia.