St. Simons Island City is a coastal city in the state of Georgia. The island was named after a Yamassee Indian village that lasted only for a few years, and was named San Simon. Its strategic location along the mouth of the Altamaha River made it a good location for lumber mills. By the mid-19th century, there were four lumber mills in Saint Simons, and massive docking facilities along the Frederica River. Lumber and raw logs were loaded onto the great schootered, and shipped to distant ports.
The population of Saint Simons Island is growing, with its population increasing by more than double since 1980. The island's infrastructure has been put under increasing strain, but it hasn't yet suffered the consequences. This unique island town still has plenty to offer. Population growth is projected to continue, and the population is expected to grow between 68 and 300 people per year through 2045. The forecasted changes in the population are detailed in Chapter 2 and Chapter 3.
Compared to other U.S. cities, Saint Simons Island City's unemployment rate is low - it's at 3.9%, which is well below the US average. Job growth in Saint Simons is projected to reach 43.3% over the next ten years, which is higher than the national average of 33.5%. The median income in Saint Simons is $62,205 per year, which is well above the national average of $53,482 per year.