Bryan County, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 44th-largest in Georgia
The population of Bryan County, Georgia is 46,681 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 44th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $94,234, the median home value is $317,100, and the median age is 34.7.
The population of Bryan County has grown 68.1% since 2010 (30,404 → 51,105), a +3.78% annualized rate.
46,681
Population
+3.78%
Annual growth
107
People / sq mi
$94,234
Median Income
$317,100
Median Home Value
Bryan County covers 438 sq mi of land at 106.7 people per square mile.
About Bryan County, GA
Among US counties, Bryan County stands out first on household income: a median of $94,234, above the US median of $78,538. Bryan County is a county in Georgia with a population of 46,681. It ranks #44 among counties in Georgia by population.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $94,234, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 6.1%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $317,100, with typical rent around $1,584.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 34.6% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. About 9.4% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Bryan County firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Bryan County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Bryan County had a population of 30,404 in 2010 and 51,105 in 2024, a 68.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 51,105 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.81%.
51,105
Population (2024)
30,404
Population (2010)
51,105
Peak (2024)
3.81%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 30,404 |
| 2011 | 31,300 |
| 2012 | 32,293 |
| 2013 | 33,082 |
| 2014 | 33,726 |
| 2015 | 34,860 |
| 2016 | 35,916 |
| 2017 | 37,091 |
| 2018 | 38,151 |
| 2019 | 39,692 |
| 2020 | 45,044 |
| 2021 | 46,976 |
| 2022 | 48,316 |
| 2023 | 49,876 |
| 2024 | 51,105 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.3% |
| Black or African American | 14.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
34.7
Median Age
50.1%
Female
49.9%
Male
10.7%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 24.0% · Seniors (65+): 10.7%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $94,234+$19,570 vs state |
| Mean household income | $124,970 |
| Per-capita income | $42,576 |
| Poverty rate | 6.1%-3.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 60.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Bryan County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
0.1%
Carpool
81.2%
Public transit
9.4%
Work from home
31.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$317,100+$44,200 vs state
Median home value
$1,584
Median rent
75.6%
Homeownership rate
17,325
Total housing units
91.3%
Occupied
8.7%
Vacant
24.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.4%
With health insurance
96.0%
With broadband internet
47.1%
Foreign-born
12.8%
Veterans (18+)
11.8%
With a disability
91.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.8%
High School+
34.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bryan County, Georgia has a population of 46,681 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 44th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 107 people per square mile.
The population of Bryan County has grown 68.1% since 2010 (30,404 → 51,105), a +3.78% annualized rate.
The median household income in Bryan County, Georgia is $94,234, with mean (average) household income of $124,970 and per-capita income of $42,576. 6.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Bryan County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (72.3%), Black or African American (14.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Bryan County, Georgia is 34.7 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.
The median home value in Bryan County is $317,100 and median monthly rent is $1,584. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 17,325 total housing units, 8.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Bryan County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.
Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Bryan County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.