Brantley County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Brantley County, Georgia Demographics
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Brantley County, Georgia has a population of 18,315, the 100th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $58,239 and the median home value is $99,600. The poverty rate is 17.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Brantley County Quick Facts

Population 18,315

Median Household Income $58,239

Median Home Value $99,600

Poverty Rate 17.1%

Unemployment Rate 2.8%

Median Age 40.5 years

Homeownership Rate 79.9%

Affordability Ratio 1.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.5%

High School Graduation 83.8%

Cities/Places 5

Population 18,315 100th of 159

Median Income $58,239 25% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.1%

Unemployment 2.8%

How Brantley County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	18,171	18,315	+0.8%
Median household income	$47,801	$58,239	+21.8%
Median home value	$91,800	$99,600	+8.5%

Median Household Income

Brantley

$58,239

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Brantley

$99,600

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.6%

$25K-$50K 20.3%

$50K-$100K 30.4%

$100K+ 24.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.5%

$10K-$15K

5.0%

$15K-$20K

6.6%

$20K-$25K

6.6%

$25K-$30K

6.5%

$30K-$35K

3.7%

$35K-$40K

2.7%

$40K-$45K

6.0%

$45K-$50K

1.4%

$50K-$60K

6.2%

$60K-$75K

10.7%

$75K-$100K

13.6%

$100K-$125K

7.9%

$125K-$150K

4.9%

$150K-$200K

8.6%

$200K+

3.3%

Employment

2.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

51.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.9%

Renter 20.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $755/mo 15.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.9%

18-34

21.0%

35-54

26.2%

55-74

25.1%

75+

6.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Brantley County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Nahunta	1,386	$45,893	29.3%	$73,000
Hoboken	1,016	$63,813	9.9%	$135,200
Waynesville	906	$66,165	29.9%	$186,700
Hickox	520	N/A	23.6%	$146,300
Hortense	136	N/A	4.3%	$156,700

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Population Overview

Brantley County is located in Georgia with a total population of 18,315. It is the 100th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brantley County is 40.5 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brantley County is $58,239. This is 25% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.1%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $99,600. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Brantley County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Brantley County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (90.8% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Brantley County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Brantley County, Georgia?

Brantley County has a population of 18,315, making it the 100th most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Brantley County?

The median household income in Brantley County is $58,239 with a poverty rate of 17.1%.

How many cities are in Brantley County, Georgia?

Brantley County contains 5 Census-designated places.