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Pooler, GA

Chatham CountyElev. 6 m
Population
27,235
Median home
$289,000
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
3
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Pooler

Pooler is home to roughly 27,235 residents. Pooler sits in Chatham County. The median age is 39.3 and the median household income is $91,497. Homes carry a median value of $289,000, and about 60% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (50.3%). Around 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
27,235
Median age
39.3
Median household income
$91,497
Per-capita income
$42,620
Poverty rate
6.4%
High-school grad or higher
92.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.2%
Unemployment
5.5%
Avg. commute
22.5 min
Work from home
11.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White50.3%
Hispanic or Latino7.1%
Black30.5%
Asian2.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts39.5%
Production, transportation & material moving18.6%
Service17.2%
Sales & office16.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$289,000
Median gross rent
$1,625/mo
Owner-occupied
59.8%
Median year built
2006
Households
11,199
Avg. household size
2.42

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Pooler has 3 public schools — 2 elementary, 1 middle.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading27%
Math32%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

West Chatham Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Pooler Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
West Chatham Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime77% below national
Pooler89
Georgia372
United States386
↓ 51% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime10% above national
Pooler2,145
Georgia1,919
United States1,952
↓ 16% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Pooler Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Pooler.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Chatham County
Coastal floodingVery High
HurricaneVery High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Pooler is in Chatham County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Pooler sits in Chatham County. Elevation ~6 m.

Population trend
28K18K27,23520102024
Map of Pooler
Pooler, GA
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Registered sex offenders in Pooler, GA (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Pooler, Georgia.

Steven Craig Lewis, 62
Pooler · Chatham County · 31322
Christopher Randolph Jones, 52
Pooler · Chatham County · 31322
AKA Chris Jones, Chris Randolph Jones

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Pooler — frequently asked

What is the population of Pooler, Georgia?
Pooler has a population of about 27,235, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Pooler?
The median home value in Pooler is $289,000, and the median gross rent is $1,625/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Pooler safe? What is the crime rate?
Pooler Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 89 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Pooler face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Chatham County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, hurricane, ice storm.
How many schools are in Pooler?
Pooler has 3 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Pooler?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Pooler. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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