Brantley County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Brantley County is located in Georgia with a total population of 18,171. It is the 99th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Brantley County is 40.9 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Brantley County is $47,801. This is 36% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 39% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.9%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $91,800. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Brantley County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Brantley County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.3% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

10.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.2%.