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Bryan County, GA
3 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Bryan County, Georgia.
Population
48,263
Land area
438sq mi
People per sq mi
110
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Bryan County
Bryan County at a glance
- Bryan County is 42% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $103,408 a year, 34% more than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $343,200 (13% above Georgia) and median rent is $1,618 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Richmond Hill (18,181), Buckhead (4,702) and Pembroke (2,693).
Local data for Bryan County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bryan County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$103,408
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$343,200
Prices +2.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,618/mo
Homeownership
77.7%
Bachelor's or higher
36.1%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
32.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,777), Irish Americans (5,628), Italian Americans (3,592).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,502
13,308 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,186
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$386M
FY 2026, $8,635 per person
PPP loans
$42.5M
910 loans, 5,939 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$422K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Bryan County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 32.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bryan County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
191
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,060
20.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 41°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bryan County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Bryan County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Bryan County, GA?
- Richmond Hill is the largest city or town in Bryan County, with about 18,181 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Bryan County?
- Bryan County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31308, 31324.
- What is the population of Bryan County, GA?
- About 48,263 people live in Bryan County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Bryan County?
- Bryan County borders Chatham County, Bulloch County, Effingham County, Liberty County, Evans County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023