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Wilmington Island, Georgia

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Wilmington Island is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Chatham County, Georgia. The population was 15,129 at the time of the 2020 U.S.

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About Wilmington Island

Wilmington Island is a small unincorporated community in southeastern Georgia.

Officially, Wilmington Island is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 8.3 square miles.

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What Makes Wilmington Island Unique

  • The only place in America named Wilmington Island — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
  • Positioned in southeastern Georgia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Wilmington Island

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Wilmington Island

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⚡ Quick Facts

StateGeorgia
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area8.3 sq mi
Coordinates31.9997, -80.9752

🌤️ Current Weather

Right now64°F
ConditionsMostly Clear
Wind5 to 9 mph

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