Wilmington Island

Census-designated place in Chatham County, Georgia

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Wilmington Island is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chatham County, Georgia, with 15,129 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Talahi Island, 2.3 miles N.

About Wilmington Island

Wilmington Island is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Chatham County, Georgia. The population was 15,129 at the time of the 2020 U.S. census. It is part of the Savannah metropolitan area. The communities of Wilmington Island form a large and affluent suburb of Savannah, where most residents work. The island lies east of Savannah between the town of Thunderbolt and the beach city of Tybee Island.

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Living in Wilmington Island

Median household income
$93,924
Median home value
$404,900
Median rent
$1,752/mo
Median age
45.2
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Wilmington Island, GA population

Wilmington Island had 15,129 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census15,129
Density1,822 per sq mi (704 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Wilmington Island at a glance

StateGeorgia (GA)
CountyChatham County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population15,129 (2020)
Land area8.30 sq mi (21.5 km²)
Water area1.35 sq mi (3.49 km²)
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates31.9997° N, 80.9752° W
ZIP code31410
Census code (GEOID)1383168

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Wilmington Island

What county is Wilmington Island in?

Wilmington Island is in Chatham County, Georgia.

What is the population of Wilmington Island, GA?

15,129 people lived in Wilmington Island at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Wilmington Island, GA?

The ZIP code of Wilmington Island is 31410.

What is the elevation of Wilmington Island?

10 feet (3 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Wilmington Island?

Talahi Island (2.3 mi), Whitemarsh Island (3.1 mi), Dutch Island (3.4 mi), Isle of Hope (4.6 mi), Thunderbolt (5.1 mi).

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