Glynn County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Glynn County, Georgia has a population of 85,447, the 30th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $69,799 and the median home value is $301,300. The poverty rate is 16.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Glynn County Quick Facts
How Glynn 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 | 84,987 | 85,447 | +0.5% |
| Median household income | $68,546 | $69,799 | +1.8% |
| Median home value | $268,300 | $301,300 | +12.3% |
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
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Glynn County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Simons | 16,228 | $108,771 | 4.5% | $555,600 |
| Brunswick | 15,307 | $40,288 | 30.9% | $155,900 |
| Country Club Estates | 8,780 | $52,500 | 29.7% | $168,800 |
| Dock Junction | 8,147 | $41,258 | 27.0% | $143,700 |
| Sterling | 2,091 | $86,103 | 15.4% | N/A |
| Jekyll Island | 769 | N/A | 0.0% | $590,000 |
| Everett | 67 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Glynn County is located in Georgia with a total population of 85,447. It is the 30th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Glynn County is 43.4 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Glynn County is $69,799. This is 10% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $301,300. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Glynn County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 24.1%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.
Education
32.4% 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 Glynn 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 Glynn County, Georgia?
Glynn County has a population of 85,447, making it the 30th most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Glynn County?
The median household income in Glynn County is $69,799 with a poverty rate of 16.1%.
How many cities are in Glynn County, Georgia?
Glynn County contains 7 Census-designated places.