Bryan County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bryan County is located in Georgia with a total population of 46,681. It is the 44th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bryan County is 34.7 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 37.4 years. With 29.3% of the population under 18, Bryan County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bryan County is $94,234. This is 26% higher than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.2%. This is 46% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $317,100. Housing costs are 16% higher than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bryan County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.0%. The Black or African American population (14.0%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Asian population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

34.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Bryan County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 1% higher 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 92.8%.