Isle of Hope, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Isle of Hope, Georgia Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Isle of Hope, Georgia had a total population of 2,053, the 292nd largest community in Georgia, with a median household income of $105,478, which is 36% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 1.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 36% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Georgia.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 1.4% — among the lowest in Georgia.
56.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Georgia.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.3%.

Isle of Hope Quick Facts

Population 2,053

Median Household Income $105,478

Median Home Value $453,900

Poverty Rate 1.4%

Unemployment Rate 1.3%

Median Age 50.1 years

Homeownership Rate 94.8%

Affordability Ratio 4.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.8%

High School Graduation Rate 99.3%

Diversity Index 11/100

Population 2,053 292nd of 669

Median Income $105,478 top 10%

Poverty Rate 1.4% 89% lower than national

Median Home Value $453,900 top 10%

How Isle of Hope Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	1,945	2,053	+5.6%
Median household income	$101,316	$105,478	+4.1%
Median home value	$431,000	$453,900	+5.3%

How Isle of Hope Compares

Median Household Income

Isle of Hope

$105,478

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Isle of Hope

$453,900

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 5.8%

$25K-$50K 18.5%

$50K-$100K 20.7%

$100K+ 55.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

0.0%

$10K-$15K

1.6%

$15K-$20K

3.1%

$20K-$25K

1.0%

$25K-$30K

0.8%

$30K-$35K

0.0%

$35K-$40K

2.8%

$40K-$45K

14.8%

$45K-$50K

0.0%

$50K-$60K

2.5%

$60K-$75K

5.6%

$75K-$100K

12.5%

$100K-$125K

9.5%

$125K-$150K

5.3%

$150K-$200K

6.8%

$200K+

33.4%

Employment

1.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

52.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 94.8%

Renter 5.2%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.3x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.7%

18-34

5.0%

35-54

30.3%

55-74

24.0%

75+

16.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Isle of Hope Rankings in Georgia

#292 Population of 669

#51 Median Income of 611

#35 Education of 669

#35 Home Value of 607

Explore Georgia Rankings

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Other Cities in Chatham County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Savannah	147,898	$57,137	19.7%	$248,900
Pooler	28,466	$91,766	7.4%	$322,400
Wilmington Island	13,905	$93,924	4.2%	$404,900
Port Wentworth	12,892	$79,731	11.2%	$228,100
Georgetown	11,158	$74,256	10.8%	$274,900
Garden City	10,426	$47,814	12.8%	$169,400
Skidaway Island	9,315	$136,156	2.5%	$803,700
Whitemarsh Island	6,886	$101,729	3.9%	$399,700
Montgomery	4,976	$90,843	12.0%	$387,700
Tybee Island	3,123	$120,479	7.6%	$611,200

Cities Similar to Isle of Hope

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Henderson	1,952	$104,385	$341,600	50.8%	8.7%
Hamilton	2,043	$92,083	$289,300	17.7%	11.4%
Ludowici	1,897	N/A	$238,600	12.4%	32.8%
Winterville	2,223	$110,804	$297,000	51.6%	3.2%
Kennesaw State University	2,284	N/A	N/A	0.0%	N/A

Population Overview

Isle of Hope is a small community located in Georgia, within Chatham County. The total population is 2,053. It ranks as the 292nd most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Isle of Hope is 50.1 years. This is 33% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. 16.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Isle of Hope is $105,478. This is 36% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 31% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.4%. This is 90% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.3%. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $453,900. Housing costs are 50% higher than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 94.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Isle of Hope has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.0% vs 49.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

56.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Isle of Hope in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 63% higher than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 99.3%. Notably, 19.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Isle of Hope, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Isle of Hope, Georgia?

Isle of Hope, Georgia has a population of 2,053 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Isle of Hope, GA?

The median household income in Isle of Hope is $105,478, which is 31% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Isle of Hope, GA?

The poverty rate in Isle of Hope is 1.4%. This means approximately 28 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Isle of Hope, Georgia?

Isle of Hope's population is 94.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Isle of Hope, GA?

The median home value in Isle of Hope is $453,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

How educated is Isle of Hope, Georgia?

56.8% of adults (25+) in Isle of Hope hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 19.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.