St. Marys
City in Camden County, Georgia
St. Marys is a city in Camden County, Georgia, with 18,256 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kings Bay Base, 3.1 miles N.
- 18,256residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 25.5 sq miland area · 66.1 km²
- 715 / sq mipopulation density
- 31547ZIP code
About St. Marys
St. Marys is a city in Camden County, Georgia, United States, located on the southern border of Camden County on the St. Marys River. It had a population of 18,256 at the 2020 census, up from 17,121 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Kingsland, Georgia Micropolitan Statistical Area. The Florida border is just to the south across the river, Cumberland Island National Seashore is to the northeast, and Kingsland, Georgia, is to the west. Jacksonville, Florida, is 38 miles south, and Savannah, Georgia, is 110 miles north.
St. Marys is the ferry departure point for the passenger ferry to Cumberland Island. Other attractions include the St. Marys Submarine Museum, Crooked River State Park, the history walk, and the waterfront park. It is bordered by Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, home port for several Ohio-class submarines. The city hosts annual Mardi Gras events, an Independence Day Festival, St. Marys Seafood Festival and a Music in the Park Series.
The area was first explored in the mid-16th century by Spanish expeditions as part of the settlement of Spanish Florida. Through the decades, it also came under the colonial influence of Great Britain and finally the United States.
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Living in St. Marys
- Median household income
- $74,288
- Median home value
- $312,300
- Median rent
- $1,183/mo
- Median age
- 33.8
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St. Marys had 18,256 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,256 |
|---|---|
| Density | 715 per sq mi (276 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
St. Marys at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Camden County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,256 (2020) |
| Land area | 25.54 sq mi (66.1 km²) |
| Water area | 2.19 sq mi (5.66 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.7567° N, 81.5784° W |
| ZIP code | 31547 |
| Official website | stmaryswelcome.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1367984 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near St. Marys
- Kings Bay Base3.1 mi N
- Yulee, FL8.4 mi S
- Fernandina Beach, FL10.3 mi SE
- Kingsland14.0 mi NW
- Woodbine16.3 mi NW
- Callahan, FL20.0 mi SW
- Hilliard, FL20.9 mi W
- Nassau Village-Ratliff, FL21.8 mi SW
- Jekyll Island23.3 mi NE
- Waverly25.9 mi N
- Folkston26.1 mi W
- Brunswick27.0 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about St. Marys
What county is St. Marys in?
St. Marys is in Camden County, Georgia.
What is the population of St. Marys, GA?
18,256 people lived in St. Marys at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of St. Marys, GA?
The ZIP code of St. Marys is 31547.
What is the elevation of St. Marys?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near St. Marys?
Kings Bay Base (3.1 mi), Yulee (8.4 mi), Fernandina Beach (10.3 mi), Kingsland (14.0 mi), Woodbine (16.3 mi).
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