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Glynn County, Georgia
Glynn County, Georgia. Glynn County had 87,599 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.7% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 7 places (1 city, village or borough and 6 census-designated) and 26 census tracts. GEOID 13127.
Glynn County is one of the 3 counties of the Brunswick-St. Simons, GA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
87,599
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 84,499 · ACS 2020-2024: 85,447
Median household income
$69,799
±$3,187 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$301,300
±$19,885 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,135
±$54 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Glynn County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 84,499 residents in Glynn County. The Census Bureau estimates 87,599 for July 1, 2025, up 3.7% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 85,447 over 420 square miles of land.
| Measure | Glynn County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 85,447 | 10,940,407 | +977 |
| Households | 35,543±731 | 4,074,366 | +1,424 |
| Average household size | 2.36±0.05 | 2.62 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 43,500±38 | 4,541,835 | +390 |
Glynn County's population since 2000
From 67,568 in 2000 to 87,599 in 2025: up 29.6%. 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 Glynn County?
Glynn County holds 7 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 6 census-designated places. The largest is Brunswick with 15,730 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Brunswick | 15,210 | $40,288 |
|---|---|---|
| St. Simons | 14,982 | $108,771 |
| Country Club Estates | 8,373 | $52,500 |
| Dock Junction | 8,266 | $41,258 |
| Sterling | 2,534 | $86,103 |
| Jekyll IslandGEOID 1342128 | 866 | not published |
| EverettGEOID 1328100 | 158 | not published |
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 Glynn County?
The median resident of Glynn County is 43.4 years old; 20.8% are under 18 and 22.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 24.1%. 6.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Glynn County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4±0.3 | 37.6 | +1.8 |
| Under 18 years | 20.8%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.7%±0.1 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.8% | 11.0% | +1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.8%±0.4 pts | 49.1% | −1.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.1%±0.9 pts | 30.7% | −2.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.3 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±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 | 4.7%±0.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.4%±0.7 pts | 11.2% | +1.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.6%±0.7 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0%±0.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.6%±1.0 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.3%±1.2 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.0%±1.4 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.4%±1.5 pts | 34.9% | +2.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.7%±1.2 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1%±0.8 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 Glynn County earn?
Half of Glynn County's 35,543 households earn less than $69,799 a year (±$3,187), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $65,198 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,601 after inflation. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Glynn County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,799±$3,187 | $77,353 | +$4,601 |
| Mean household income | $101,779±$4,989 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,622±$1,864 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.1%±2.0 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.4%±5.1 pts | 18.3% | −7.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.4%±1.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.8%±1.7 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 Glynn County?
Owners occupy 66.7% of Glynn County's occupied homes and renters 33.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $301,300 by its owner (±$19,885). The median renter pays $1,135 a month including utilities, and 41.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Glynn County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $301,300±$19,885 | $303,300 | +$81,006 |
| Median gross rent | $1,135±$54 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.1%±5.5 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,705±$66 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.7%±2.1 pts | 65.7% | +4.2 pts |
| Housing units | 43,500±38 | 4,541,835 | +390 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.0%±3.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.3%±1.9 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.7%±1.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8%±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.1%±0.9 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 Glynn County building?
Builders took permits for 448 new housing units across Glynn County in 2025 (448 single-family), 5.1 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 Glynn County get to work?
77.2% of Glynn County's workers drive alone and 8.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Glynn County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.9%±1.5 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±1.0 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.2%±2.2 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.2%±1.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.8%±1.3 pts | 15.9% | +4.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.0 min±0.8 | 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 Glynn County's census tracts?
Glynn County is divided into 26 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $35,877 (Tract 7.02) to $136,750 (Tract 3.03).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Glynn County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 30th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 73rd of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 34th of 159 |
| Median household income | 45th of 159 |
| Median home value | 29th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 35th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 91st of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20th of 159 |
| Median age | 32nd 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 Glynn 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.