Bryan County, Georgia

GA · FIPS 13029 Republican

Located in Georgia, Bryan County has a population of 48,263 residents and a median age of 35.0 years, making it the #1,034 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 6.7%. The median home value is $343,200, and the median household income is $103,408, which is 38% above the national median.

48,263
Population
#1,034 of 3,222
$103,408
Median Income
+37.6% #138 of 3,222
35.0 years
Median Age
-10.0% #2,964 of 3,222
6.7%
Poverty Rate
-46.9% #176 of 3,222

Demographics

Bryan County has a population of 48,263, making it the #1,034 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.0 years, which is 10.0% below the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.7%
Native Born
6.3%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Bryan County is $103,408, ranking #138 out of 3,222 counties — 37.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.7% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.

Income#138
$103,408
+37.6%
vs nation
96th percentile
Per Capita#415
$45,011
+9.1%
vs nation
87th percentile
Poverty#176
6.7%
-46.9%
vs nation
95th percentile
Unemployment#1,954
4.9%
-7.4%
vs nation
39th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Bryan County is $343,200 (+21.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,618/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.7%.

Home Value#452
$343,200
+21.7%
vs nation
86th percentile
Rent#180
$1,618
+39.1%
vs nation
94th percentile
Homeownership#1,004
77.7%
+20.7%
vs nation
69th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Bryan County, 36.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 7.2% above the national average, ranking #425 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.1% +7.2% vs nation
Rank #425 of 3,222
87th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Bryan County is 74.9 years. 15.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 11.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#1,650
74.9
-0.3%
vs nation
46th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#576
15.2%
-22.3%
vs nation
82th percentile
Diabetes#945
9.7%
-12.9%
vs nation
70th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#839
34.6%
-7.3%
vs nation
73th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#690
5.2
-8.0%
vs nation
78th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#496
3.8
-15.4%
vs nation
84th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,015
11.4%
+9.2%
vs nation
36th percentile
Physical Inactivity#567
21.7%
-17.7%
vs nation
82th percentile
Food Insecurity#573
11.2%
-22.3%
vs nation
82th percentile

Substance Use

13.5% of adults in Bryan County smoke , 37.1% are obese , and 19.2% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 19.1 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#357
13.5%
-24.8%
vs nation
89th percentile
Adult Obesity#1,167
37.1%
-2.1%
vs nation
63th percentile
Excessive Drinking#1,264
19.2%
-3.4%
vs nation
60th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#511
19.1
-40.8%
vs nation
76th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Bryan County is 4.9 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 22.3 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 22.0 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#599
4.9
-39.0%
vs nation
61th percentile
Suicide Rate#1,840
22.3
+13.1%
vs nation
28th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#1,802
21.5
+20.5%
vs nation
27th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#1,812
22.0
+8.4%
vs nation
36th percentile

Families & Children

9.4% of children in Bryan County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 4.9 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 14.7 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Infant Mortality#237
4.9
-28.4%
vs nation
83th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#876
14.7
-32.6%
vs nation
71th percentile
Child Poverty#275
9.4%
-50.5%
vs nation
91th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Bryan County is 81.0%. The mean commute time is 35.1 min, which is 27.3% above the national average.

Voter Turnout
81.0% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
35.1 min +27.3% vs nation
Rank #278 of 3,222
91th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Bryan County voted Republican with a margin of 36.3%. The vote was 31.6% Dem / 67.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.2 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +36.3%
31.6% 67.9%
Dem 24,651 votes Rep
2020 REP +35.1%
31.6% 66.7%
Dem 21,335 votes Rep
2016 REP +43.2%
26.6% 69.8%
Dem 15,063 votes Rep
2012 REP +43.6%
27.6% 71.2%
Dem 13,403 votes Rep
2008 REP +42.6%
28.3% 70.9%
Dem 12,845 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Bryan County, Georgia

Bryan County, Georgia has a total population of 48,263, making it the 1,034th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bryan County is 35.0 years, which is 10.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Bryan County is $103,408, which ranks #138 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 37.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.

The median home value in Bryan County is $343,200, 21.7% above the national median. Renters in Bryan County pay a median gross rent of $1,618 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Bryan County, 36.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.1 min.

Bryan County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 69.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (13.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.2%).

All data for Bryan County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.