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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

Population 82,683
Median Household Income $58,810
Median Home Value $222,500
Poverty Rate 23.0%
Unemployment Rate 8.2%
Median Age 30.5 years
Homeownership Rate 53.1%
Affordability Ratio 3.8x
Bachelor's Degree+ 32.5%
High School Graduation 90.0%
Cities/Places 4
Population 82,683 33rd of 159
Median Income $58,810 24% lower than state
Poverty Rate 23.0%
Unemployment 8.2%

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.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population81,37282,683+1.6%
Median household income$56,832$58,810+3.5%
Median home value$191,600$222,500+16.1%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.3%
$25K-$50K 20.3%
$50K-$100K 31.9%
$100K+ 25.5%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
8.0%
$10K-$15K
5.7%
$15K-$20K
4.8%
$20K-$25K
3.9%
$25K-$30K
3.9%
$30K-$35K
3.4%
$35K-$40K
4.2%
$40K-$45K
4.6%
$45K-$50K
4.3%
$50K-$60K
8.4%
$60K-$75K
9.4%
$75K-$100K
14.0%
$100K-$125K
6.6%
$125K-$150K
5.9%
$150K-$200K
7.6%
$200K+
5.5%

Employment

8.2% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%
59.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 53.1%
Renter 46.9%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.8x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $995/mo 20.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

54out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Bulloch County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Statesboro34,149$44,73736.0%$197,900
Brooklet2,288$77,12518.5%$256,400
Portal646$62,08311.3%$85,000
Register195$57,0006.2%$213,200

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.