St. Simons
Census-designated place in Glynn County, Georgia
St. Simons is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Glynn County, Georgia, with 14,982 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Country Club Estates, 4.9 miles W.
- 14,982residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 16.5 sq miland area · 42.6 km²
- 910 / sq mipopulation density
- 31561ZIP code
About St. Simons
St. Simons Island (SSI or just St. Simons) is a barrier island and census-designated place (CDP) located on St. Simons Island in Glynn County, Georgia, United States. The names of the community and the island are interchangeable, known simply as "St. Simons Island" or "SSI", or locally as "The Island". St. Simons is part of the Brunswick metropolitan statistical area, and according to the 2020 U.S. census, the CDP had a population of 14,982. Located on the southeast Georgia coast, midway between Savannah and Jacksonville, St. Simons Island is both a seaside resort and residential community. It is the largest of Georgia's Golden Isles (along with Sea Island, Jekyll Island, and privately owned Little St. Simons Island). Visitors are drawn to the island for its warm climate, beaches, variety of outdoor activities, shops and restaurants, historical sites, and natural environment.
In addition to its base of permanent residents, the island enjoys an influx of visitors and part-time residents throughout the year. The 2010 Census noted that 26.8% of total housing units were for "seasonal, recreational, or occasional use". The vast majority of commercial and residential development is located on the southern half of the island; much of the northern half remains marsh or woodland. A large tract of land in the northeast has been converted to a nature preserve containing trails, historical ruins, and an undisturbed maritime forest. The tract, Cannon's Point Preserve, is open to the public on specified days and hours.
Originally inhabited by the Muscogee, the Spanish, British and French contested the area of South Georgia which included St. Simons Island. After establishing the Province of Georgia in 1732, Anglo-American colonists established rice and cotton plantations worked by African slaves, who created the unique Gullah culture that survives to this day. The primary mode of travel to the island is by automobile via F.J. Torras Causeway. Malcolm McKinnon Airport (IATA: SSI) serves general aviation on the island.
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Living in St. Simons
- Median household income
- $108,771
- Median home value
- $555,600
- Median rent
- $1,799/mo
- Median age
- 59.1
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St. Simons had 14,982 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,982 |
|---|---|
| Density | 910 per sq mi (351 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
St. Simons at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Glynn County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 14,982 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.46 sq mi (42.6 km²) |
| Water area | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.1801° N, 81.3854° W |
| ZIP code | 31561 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1368040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near St. Simons
- Country Club Estates4.9 mi W
- Brunswick5.7 mi SW
- Dock Junction7.8 mi W
- Jekyll Island8.3 mi S
- Sterling11.3 mi NW
- Darien11.5 mi N
- Waverly20.8 mi W
- Everett21.1 mi NW
- Crescent23.4 mi N
- Waynesville23.8 mi W
- Eulonia24.6 mi N
- Woodbine24.9 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about St. Simons
What county is St. Simons in?
St. Simons is in Glynn County, Georgia.
What is the population of St. Simons, GA?
14,982 people lived in St. Simons at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of St. Simons, GA?
The ZIP code of St. Simons is 31561.
What is the elevation of St. Simons?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near St. Simons?
Country Club Estates (4.9 mi), Brunswick (5.7 mi), Dock Junction (7.8 mi), Jekyll Island (8.3 mi), Sterling (11.3 mi).
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