Bryan County, GA

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2024 Population

48,263

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

0.865% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

6.7%

7.44% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$103,408

9.74% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$343,200

8.23% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

22,148

5.47% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Bryan County, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.3% of the residents in Bryan County, GA are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Bryan County, GA was $343,200, and the homeownership rate was 77.7%.

Most people in Bryan County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32 minutes. The average car ownership in Bryan County, GA was 2 cars per household.

Bryan County, GA borders Bulloch County, GA, Chatham County, GA, Effingham County, GA, Evans County, GA, and Liberty County, GA.

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Population & Diversity

Bryan County, GA is home to a population of 48.3k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.31% of Bryan County, GA residents were born outside of the country (3.04k people).

In 2024, there were 5.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (33.6k people) in Bryan County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.36k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.3k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2024 Citizenship

98.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.3% of Bryan County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Bryan County, GA was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bryan County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bryan County, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
33.6k ± 265
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.36k ± 621
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
2.3k ± 646

8.23%

Hispanic Population

3.97k people

8.23% of the people in Bryan County, GA are hispanic (3.97k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Bryan County, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
232,075 ± 11,701 people
India
112,556 ± 8,194 people
Jamaica
54,537 ± 5,719 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 232,075 Georgia residents, followed by India with 112,556 and Jamaica with 54,537.

Foreign-Born Population

6.31%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

3.04k people

5.06%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.36k people

As of 2024, 6.31% of Bryan County, GA residents (3.04k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bryan County, GA was 5.06%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bryan County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,111 ± 478
Gulf War (1990s)
876 ± 362
Vietnam
629 ± 190

Bryan County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.41 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Bryan County, GA.

Health

93.3% of the population of Bryan County, GA has health coverage, with 45% on employee plans, 7.53% on Medicaid, 7.21% on Medicare, 18.6% on non-group plans, and 14.9% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bryan County, GA see 1,805 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,805 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3710 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 904 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,805 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bryan County, GA

Primary care physicians in Bryan County, GA see an average of 1,805 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,805 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Bryan County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.74%

Uninsured

45%

Employer Coverage

7.53%

Medicaid

7.21%

Medicare

18.6%

Non-Group

14.9%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bryan County, GA declined by 21.2% from 8.56% to 6.74%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bryan County, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.19 in Bryan County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bryan County, GA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.1% in Bryan County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bryan County, GA.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 11.4% in Bryan County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bryan County, GA.

Economy

The economy of Bryan County, GA employs 22.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Bryan County, GA were Retail Trade (3,225 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,815 people), and Manufacturing (2,620 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($90,750), Finance & Insurance ($77,996), and Manufacturing ($76,833).

Employment

Occupations

22.1k

2024 Value

± 1,446

5.47%

1 Year growth

± 8.82%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bryan County, GA grew at a rate of 5.47%, from 21k employees to 22.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bryan County, GA, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,580 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,298 people), and Management Occupations (2,295 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bryan County, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

22.1k

2024 Value

± 1,446

5.47%

1 Year growth

± 8.82%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bryan County, GA grew at a rate of 5.47%, from 21k employees to 22.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bryan County, GA, are Retail Trade (3,225 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,815 people), and Manufacturing (2,620 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bryan County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Bryan County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$63,633

Median earning men ± $6,642

$45,597

Median earning women ± $5,319

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($91,554), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($91,200), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($84,375).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($80,750), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,595), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,995).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

Y-Axis

2.94%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

72
Other Services (except Public Administration)
60
Construction
59
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$85.3k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$48.4k
Retail Trade
$39.5k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Bryan County, GA. Showing the available data for Georgia.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.5%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.394%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bryan County, GA was $343,200 in 2024, which is 1.03 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $317,100 to $343,200, a 8.23% increase. The homeownership rate in Bryan County, GA is 77.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Bryan County, GA have an average commute time of 32 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bryan County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 10.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bryan County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.89%.

Housing

Property

$343,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$11,795

$12,904

Median Property Taxes

±$1,041

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bryan County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bryan County, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.7%

Homeownership

2024

70%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 77.7% of the housing units in Bryan County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bryan County, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$103,408

Median Household Income

± $8,398

16.6k

Number of Households

± 1,179

In 2024, the median household income of the 16.6k households in Bryan County, GA grew to $103,408 from the previous year's value of $94,234.

The following chart displays the households in Bryan County, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bryan County, GA is from Georgia.

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.471

2023 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2024, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (80.9%)
Worked At Home (9.41%)
Carpooled (6.58%)

In 2024, 80.9% of workers in Bryan County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.41%) and those who carpooled to work (6.58%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

32 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bryan County, GA have a longer commute time (32 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.61% of the workforce in Bryan County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bryan County, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bryan County, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bryan County, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 10.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bryan County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.89%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

6.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bryan County, GA (3.22k out of 48k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bryan County, GA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 9.4% of the children was living in poverty in Bryan County, GA. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 258 in Bryan County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 103% per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.