Economy & Jobs — Jekyll Island, Georgia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $76,445 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$87,100 |
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| Per Capita Income | $49,653 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 290 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Public Admin | 28.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 25.5% |
| Retail | 24.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 102 |
| Fast Food | 100 |
| Real Estate Offices | 88 |
| Law Offices | 78 |
| Physician Offices | 70 |
| Hotels Motels | 56 |
| Gas Stations | 45 |
| Insurance Agencies | 41 |
| Commercial Banks | 32 |
| Dental Offices | 29 |
| Beauty Salons | 28 |
| Coffee Shops | 27 |
| Convenience Stores | 24 |
| Liquor Stores | 24 |
| Auto Repair | 23 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
