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Bryan County, Georgia
Bryan County, Georgia. Bryan County had 52,062 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 16.4% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 3 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 13029.
Bryan County is one of the 3 counties of the Savannah, GA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
52,062
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 44,738 · ACS 2020-2024: 48,263
Median household income
$103,408
±$8,398 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$343,200
±$11,795 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,618
±$112 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Bryan County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 44,738 residents in Bryan County. The Census Bureau estimates 52,062 for July 1, 2025, up 16.4% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 48,263 over 438 square miles of land.
| Measure | Bryan County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 48,263 | 10,940,407 | +11,200 |
| Households | 16,603±348 | 4,074,366 | +3,555 |
| Average household size | 2.90±0.06 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 17,957±34 | 4,541,835 | +3,665 |
Bryan County's population since 2000
From 23,417 in 2000 to 52,062 in 2025: up 122.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Bryan County?
Bryan County holds 3 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Richmond Hill with 20,022 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Richmond Hill | 16,633 | $92,824 |
|---|---|---|
| Buckhead, Bryan County | 4,441 | $144,864 |
| Pembroke | 2,513 | $72,705 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bryan County?
The median resident of Bryan County is 35.0 years old; 29.1% are under 18 and 10.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 13.2%. 6.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bryan County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0±0.4 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.1%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.9%±0.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.2% | 11.0% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.7%±0.5 pts | 49.1% | −3.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 13.2%±1.3 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.6%±0.5 pts | 4.5% | +1.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.0%±1.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.3%±1.2 pts | 11.2% | +1.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.6%±1.8 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.3%±1.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 12.8%±1.5 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.7%±1.5 pts | 12.4% | −3.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.7%±1.6 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.1%±2.6 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.2%±1.6 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.9%±1.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bryan County earn?
Half of Bryan County's 16,603 households earn less than $103,408 a year (±$8,398), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $89,378 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $14,030 after inflation. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bryan County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,408±$8,398 | $77,353 | +$14,030 |
| Mean household income | $129,591±$11,798 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,011±$4,068 | $40,924 | +$6,093 |
| People below the poverty line | 6.7%±1.5 pts | 13.4% | −5.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.5%±3.2 pts | 18.3% | −6.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.9%±1.8 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.8%±2.0 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bryan County?
Owners occupy 77.7% of Bryan County's occupied homes and renters 22.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $343,200 by its owner (±$11,795). The median renter pays $1,618 a month including utilities, and 45.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bryan County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $343,200±$11,795 | $303,300 | +$67,648 |
| Median gross rent | $1,618±$112 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.5%±7.9 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,105±$83 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.7%±2.8 pts | 65.7% | +7.6 pts |
| Housing units | 17,957±34 | 4,541,835 | +3,665 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.7%±6.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.3%±2.9 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.5%±2.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 9.9%±1.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bryan County building?
Builders took permits for 733 new housing units across Bryan County in 2025 (348 single-family), 14.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bryan County get to work?
80.9% of Bryan County's workers drive alone and 9.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Bryan County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.9%±1.9 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3%±1.3 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.9%±2.9 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.6%±1.9 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.4%±1.8 pts | 15.9% | +5.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.0 min±1.3 | 28.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Bryan County's census tracts?
Bryan County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $67,219 (Tract 9201.01) to $150,967 (Tract 9203.07).
| Tract 9201.0113029920101 | 4,673±684 | $67,219 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9201.0313029920103 | 4,304±330 | $67,535 |
| Tract 9201.0413029920104 | 1,880±849 | $94,243 |
| Tract 9203.0113029920301 | 1,559±342 | $93,816 |
| Tract 9203.0313029920303 | 7,531±831 | $80,758 |
| Tract 9203.0513029920305 | 4,909±732 | $136,250 |
| Tract 9203.0713029920307 | 10,735±1,055 | $150,967 |
| Tract 9203.0813029920308 | 12,672±882 | $114,104 |
| Tract 980013029980000 | 0±14 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Bryan County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 43rd of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 8th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 57th of 159 |
| Median household income | 5th of 159 |
| Median home value | 14th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 11th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 154th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16th of 159 |
| Median age | 148th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bryan County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.