Bulloch County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Bulloch County, Georgia has a population of 82,683, the 33rd most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $58,810 and the median home value is $222,500. The poverty rate is 23.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Bulloch County Quick Facts
How Bulloch 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 | 81,372 | 82,683 | +1.6% |
| Median household income | $56,832 | $58,810 | +3.5% |
| Median home value | $191,600 | $222,500 | +16.1% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Bulloch County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesboro | 34,149 | $44,737 | 36.0% | $197,900 |
| Brooklet | 2,288 | $77,125 | 18.5% | $256,400 |
| Portal | 646 | $62,083 | 11.3% | $85,000 |
| Register | 195 | $57,000 | 6.2% | $213,200 |
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Population Overview
Bulloch County is located in Georgia with a total population of 82,683. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bulloch County is 30.5 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Bulloch County is $58,810. This is 24% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.0%. This is 72% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 8.2%. This is 61% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $222,500. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 53.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Bulloch County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.2%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.
Education
32.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% 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 90.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Bulloch 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 Bulloch County, Georgia?
Bulloch County has a population of 82,683, making it the 33rd most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Bulloch County?
The median household income in Bulloch County is $58,810 with a poverty rate of 23.0%.
How many cities are in Bulloch County, Georgia?
Bulloch County contains 4 Census-designated places.