Dutch Island, Georgia facts for kids
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Dutch Island, Georgia
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 Dutch Island, Georgia
Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Chatham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.06 sq mi (7.92 km2) |
| • Land | 2.46 sq mi (6.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,238 |
| • Density | 503.25/sq mi (194.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 13-24876 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0313744 |
Dutch Island is a small community in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. It is not a city, but a special kind of area called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Dutch Island is part of the larger Savannah area. In 2020, about 1,238 people lived there.
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Geography of Dutch Island
Dutch Island is located southeast of the city of Savannah. It is an actual island, surrounded by several water channels. These include the Herb River to the northwest and the Wilmington River to the northeast. The Skidaway River is to the southeast, and Grimball Creek is to the southwest.
The Wilmington and Skidaway rivers are part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. This is a long path of connected rivers and canals along the Atlantic coast. Dutch Island is connected by road to another nearby community called Isle of Hope. It is about 14 miles (23 km) by road to downtown Savannah.
Size and Water Areas
The total area of Dutch Island is about 3.06 square miles (7.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 2.46 square miles (6.4 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.60 square miles (1.5 square kilometers), is water. This means that about 19.56% of Dutch Island is covered by water.
Population and People
The population of Dutch Island has been counted by the United States Census Bureau several times. It was first listed as a census-designated place in 2010.
Population Changes Over Time
- In 2010, the population of Dutch Island was 1,257 people.
- By 2020, the population had slightly decreased to 1,238 people.
Who Lives on Dutch Island?
The U.S. Census also collects information about the different groups of people living in an area. Here's a quick look at the racial and ethnic makeup of Dutch Island:
- Most residents are White (not Hispanic or Latino). In 2020, they made up about 90.47% of the population.
- About 2.50% of the population in 2020 was Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino).
- Asian residents made up about 1.78% in 2020.
- A small number of people identified as "Some Other Race" or "Mixed Race" (more than one race).
- Hispanic or Latino people (who can be of any race) made up about 3.15% of the population in 2020.
