Pooler, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Pooler | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,659 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 848.1 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 10.22% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.8 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,825 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Pooler grew by 149.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 23,054 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Pooler has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Pooler | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $90,718 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.20% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Pooler is about 21% higher than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Pooler | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $210,911 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,661 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 56.2% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Pooler is about 10.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,661 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Pooler spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 174 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Pooler | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.9 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.8 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 174 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,403 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 12,115 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,004 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Pooler is 21 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Pooler has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Pooler | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.2% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Health
Pooler has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Pooler | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.3% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.7% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pooler, Georgia.
What is the population of Pooler, Georgia?
The population of Pooler, Georgia is 23,659, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Pooler, Georgia?
The population density of Pooler, Georgia is 848.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Pooler, Georgia?
The median household income in Pooler, Georgia is $90,718, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Pooler, Georgia?
The median home price in Pooler, Georgia is $210,911, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Pooler, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Pooler, Georgia is 5.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.