Demographics & People — Jekyll Island, Georgia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,078 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~300 |
| Median Age | 70.1 |
| Total Households | 659 |
| Family Households | 324 |
| Average Household Size | 1.64 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,028 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 588 |
| Irish | 112 |
| English | 102 |
| American | 60 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| Hispanic: South American | 60 |
| German | 50 |
| Italian | 44 |
| Scottish | 43 |
| Hispanic: Venezuelan | 41 |
Language
| English Only | 1,046 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 1,078 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 158 |
| Population 18+ | 946 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Jekyll Island, Georgia.