Population 48,263 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Bryan County
Household size in Bryan County
| Period | Bryan County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.85 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.96 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.18 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Bryan County is a place of big households: 2.96 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.78, even as the national average fell. Only 13 of Georgia's 159 counties have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Bryan County
| Period | Bryan County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.1 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.1 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Bryan County is 36.1 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 35.4, a smaller shift than nationally. Of Georgia's 159 counties, only ten are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Bryan County
| Period | Bryan County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Bryan County than nationally: 14.5%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Bryan County
Renters in Bryan County
| Period | Bryan County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.3% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.9% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Bryan County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among owners, 21.5% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Bryan County
| Period | Bryan County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Bryan County: 7.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.1 points, as it has nationally. Bryan County has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Georgia counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Bryan County
| Period | Bryan County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2007 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Bryan County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2007, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest. No other Georgia county has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Bryan County
| Period | Bryan County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,209 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,287 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,411 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,865 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$656 | +$609 | +$606 |
The median renter in Bryan County pays $1,865 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $656 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Bryan County
Bachelor's degrees in Bryan County
| Period | Bryan County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.3% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.0% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.5% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.7% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Bryan County than nationally: 38.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Georgia's 159 counties, only eight have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Bryan County
| Period | Bryan County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.6% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.1% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.3% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.3% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Bryan County is above the national rate: 93.3% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Georgia counties have a higher share of high school graduates: only seven of 159.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Bryan County
| Period | Bryan County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in Bryan County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Bryan County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan County | 2.96 | 36.1 | 14.5% | 22.3% | 7.2% | 2007 | $1,865 | 38.7% | 93.3% | 4.8% |
| Chatham County | 2.51 | 38.3 | 14.7% | 43.2% | 12.7% | 1987 | $1,636 | 37.0% | 90.9% | 5.8% |
| Liberty County | 2.73 | 31.3 | 15.9% | 49.1% | 12.8% | 1995 | $1,249 | 21.0% | 92.8% | 7.9% |
| Tattnall County | 2.69 | 39.1 | 17.0% | 29.0% | 17.6% | 1987 | $650 | 16.4% | 84.8% | 5.9% |
| Jeff Davis County | 2.80 | 37.6 | 11.4% | 28.7% | 12.6% | 1986 | $743 | 13.4% | 75.6% | 6.6% |
| Telfair County | 3.06 | 43.5 | 18.4% | 35.1% | 26.1% | 1979 | $793 | 10.7% | 76.5% | 3.8% |
| Wilcox County | 2.80 | 43.6 | 17.2% | 25.3% | 23.6% | 1980 | $611 | 16.2% | 79.0% | 6.3% |
| Crisp County | 2.45 | 42.7 | 17.8% | 44.5% | 18.2% | 1980 | $801 | 17.7% | 84.4% | 6.3% |
| Sumter County | 2.58 | 38.9 | 16.4% | 43.4% | 17.4% | 1977 | $876 | 22.5% | 85.3% | 5.0% |
| Webster County | 2.87 | 40.8 | 5.8% | 23.0% | 26.4% | 1988 | $645 | 8.8% | 88.8% | 3.6% |
| Stewart County | 2.28 | 42.5 | 14.6% | 41.1% | 15.3% | 1985 | $521 | 12.1% | 79.7% | 5.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Bryan County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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