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Whitemarsh Island, Georgia
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Location in Chatham County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Chatham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.65 sq mi (17.21 km2) |
| • Land | 5.82 sq mi (15.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.83 sq mi (2.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,983 |
| • Density | 1,200.86/sq mi (463.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 13-82636 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867247 |
Whitemarsh Island ( WHIT-marsh) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. The population was 6,983 at the 2020 U.S Census. It is part of the Savannah Metropolitan Statistical Area. The communities of Whitemarsh Island are a relatively affluent suburb of Savannah.
Neighborhoods
Long Point Plantation is located on Whitemarsh Island, just east of the intersection of US HWY 80 and Johnny Mercer Boulevard. It is convenient to both the downtown business district, the beach, shopping and entertainment. Approximately 300 professional families reside in Long Point Plantation. Amenities include a pool, tennis courts and a 24/7 manned gate as well as a community dock, all are included for an annual association fee. A good selection of is currently available. Homes range from 2200 to over 5000 square feet and are typically situated on lots of approximately one half acre often with a lagoon, marsh or water view. Long Point Plantation is a popular family neighborhood with good schools, neighborhood shopping and recreation nearby. It can be reached by driving east on US 80 or from the Islands Expressway.
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Geography
The Whitemarsh Island CDP is located at 32°2′22″N 81°0′28″W / 32.03944°N 81.00778°W (32.039482, -81.007850), occupying the island of the same name. It is bordered to the north by Richardson Creek, to the east by Turner Creek, and to the south and west by the Wilmington River, all of which are tidal water bodies. U.S. Route 80 crosses the island, leading west into Savannah and east to Tybee Island on the Atlantic shore. The Islands Expressway runs northwest from Whitemarsh Island 6.5 miles (10.5 km) to downtown Savannah.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Whitemarsh Island CDP has a total area of 6.6 square miles (17.2 km2), of which 5.6 square miles (14.6 km2) is land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2), or 15.10%, is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 2,824 | — | |
| 2000 | 5,824 | 106.2% | |
| 2010 | 6,792 | 16.6% | |
| 2020 | 6,983 | 2.8% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 5,497 | 78.72% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 379 | 5.43% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 455 | 6.52% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 378 | 5.41% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 260 | 3.72% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,983 people, 2,752 households, and 1,704 families residing in the CDP.
See also
In Spanish: Whitemarsh Island para niños
