Whitemarsh Island, GA Demographics

A map of Whitemarsh Island's Population by Race

Whitemarsh Island, Georgia had a population of 6,983 in 2020. It was 78.7% White, 5.4% Black, 6.5% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Whitemarsh Island, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 675 places in Georgia, Whitemarsh Island is the 140th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Whitemarsh Island's White Population

5,497 residents of Whitemarsh Island identify as White, or 78.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Whitemarsh Island considerably larger than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Whitemarsh Island is ranked #168 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Whitemarsh Island is more White than neighboring Thunderbolt (53.8% White). Whitemarsh Island is less White than neighboring Dutch Island (90.5% White), Talahi Island (90.9% White), Wilmington Island (86.3% White), and Isle of Hope (93.5% White).

Whitemarsh Island's Black Population

379 residents of Whitemarsh Island identify as Black, or 5.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Whitemarsh Island considerably less than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Whitemarsh Island is ranked #552 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Whitemarsh Island is more Black than neighboring Dutch Island (2.5% Black), Talahi Island (1.6% Black), Wilmington Island (2.7% Black), and Isle of Hope (0.8% Black). Whitemarsh Island is less Black than neighboring Thunderbolt (25% Black).

Whitemarsh Island's Asian Population

455 residents of Whitemarsh Island identify as Asian, or 6.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Whitemarsh Island roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Whitemarsh Island is ranked #37 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Whitemarsh Island is more Asian than neighboring Dutch Island (1.8% Asian), Talahi Island (2.2% Asian), Thunderbolt (3.2% Asian), Wilmington Island (2.9% Asian), and Isle of Hope (0.4% Asian).

Whitemarsh Island's Hispanic Population

260 residents of Whitemarsh Island identify as Hispanic, or 3.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Whitemarsh Island slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Whitemarsh Island is ranked #398 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Whitemarsh Island is more Hispanic than neighboring Dutch Island (3.2% Hispanic), Talahi Island (2.8% Hispanic), Wilmington Island (3.6% Hispanic), and Isle of Hope (3.4% Hispanic). Whitemarsh Island is less Hispanic than neighboring Thunderbolt (13.5% Hispanic).

Whitemarsh Island's Native American/Other Population

53 residents of Whitemarsh Island identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Whitemarsh Island roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Whitemarsh Island is ranked #169 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Whitemarsh Island is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dutch Island (0.2% Native American/Other), Thunderbolt (0.7% Native American/Other), Wilmington Island (0.6% Native American/Other), and Isle of Hope (0.2% Native American/Other).

Whitemarsh Island's Multiracial Population

339 residents of Whitemarsh Island identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Whitemarsh Island roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 675 places in Georgia, Whitemarsh Island is ranked #87 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Whitemarsh Island is more Multiracial than neighboring Dutch Island (1.9% Multiracial), Talahi Island (1.8% Multiracial), Thunderbolt (3.8% Multiracial), Wilmington Island (4% Multiracial), and Isle of Hope (1.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.