Workforce and Demographics
The population in McIntosh County and the Coastal Georgia Region are perfectly suited for distribution, warehousing, food processing, and advanced manufacturing – here’s why.
Population
750,389 Total Population
297,313 Total Labor Force, Employed
28,106 Total Labor Force, Unemployed
Education Levels
Advanced Degrees, 41,042 or 8.3%
2-4 Years of College, 231,417 or 46.8%
High School Graduate, 424,758 or 85.9%
Total Population, 750,389
Stats and Figures
Average Drive Time to Work, 23.9 minutes
National Average, 25.4 minutes
Average Income $23,328
National Average, $28,567
Average Household Income $44,956
National Average, $51,939
Average House Price $164,986
National Average, $188,900
Sources: ESRI, 2014 Estimates; Georgia Power Community & Economic Development, 2014; U.S. Census, 2012 American Community Survey; Georgia Department of Labor, August 2014; EMSI, 2014.2
Top Employers in Region
Top Manufacturing
Manufacturing Employment 21,517Manufacturing Average Wage $82,750
Top Manufacturing
GulfStream 9,581
Rayonier Inc 800
Brunswick Cellulose Inc 600
JCB 450
Rich Products Corp 439
Top Logistics
Distribution / Logistics Employment 11,336Distribution / Logistics Average Wage $16.04 per hour
Logistics and Warehousing
Target Corp. Import DC 800
Dollar Tree Stores Inc DC 347
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. DC 300
Home Depot Import DC 300
California Cartage Co. LLC 210
Top Food Processing
Food Processing Employment 2,143Food Processing Average Wage $35,692
Top Food Processing
Claxton Poultry Farms Inc 1,400
Kerry Inc 530
Rich Products 439
Diamond Crystal Brands Inc 400
King & Prince Seafood Corp. 318
Training Institutions
Public Education
Education in McIntosh County provides quality education for all students and is strongly supported by the community. 82% of all students graduate and have the skills to continue their education and make meaningful contributions in the workplace.
McIntosh County School System
Technical Training
Several institutions are dedicated to technical training and offer courses based on the needs of local employers. Continuing education for management, manufacturing, and
logistics are readily available.
Golden Isles Career Academy
Coastal Pines Technical College
Savannah Technical College
Georgia Tech Savannah
College and Universities
Numerous four year colleges are within 20 to 60 minute drive time and offer degrees in everything from business, healthcare, engineering, and design.
College of Coastal Georgia
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah State University
Armstrong State University
Georgia’s Quick Start
The State of Georgia’s Quick Start program is well regarded as one of the most effective and beneficial training programs offered to new and expanding businesses. Businesses that locate or expand in Georgia and create the required number of jobs get free customized training programs for their workforce so they can get up and running as quickly as possible.
Georgia’s Quick Start