Bulloch County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bulloch County is located in Georgia with a total population of 81,372. It is the 32nd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bulloch County is 30.2 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bulloch County is $56,832. This is 24% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.5%. This is 67% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. 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 7.9%. This is 55% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $191,600. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 53.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bulloch County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

30.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% 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 89.6%.