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St Marys, GA


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St. Marys, Georgia

St. Marys, Georgia, in Camden county, is 28 miles N of Jacksonville, Florida. The city has a population of 13,761.

The People and Families of St. Marys

In St. Marys, about 63% of adults are married. Large households are normal in St. Marys. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, St. Marys had a median family income of $46,065. People in St. Marys generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in St. Marys than most places. The city enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of St. Marys gave more campaign money ($2,000) to Ralph Nader than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

St. Marys Housing

Owners occupy 55% of the housing units in St. Marys. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In St. Marys, 92% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

St Marys strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 12%St Marys Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 14%St Marys College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%St Marys Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 17%St Marys People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 19%St Marys Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of St. Marys, GA

Comparing St Marys to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity98
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men37
Female Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Women26
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better59
Median Family Income59
People Above Poverty59

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Affordability of Rents63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
People Living Alone21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime57
Low Property Crime45

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