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Brunswick

Georgia · 15,210 residents · 17.02 sq mi
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Brunswick has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,471. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,600. The poverty rate of 35.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,210
−3%since 2000
from 15,600 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
894 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 917 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+13%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K16K16K17K1990201020202024Brunswick
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,471
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,272 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,399
+87%since 2000
from $13,062 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 44.6% in 2000
62.7% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+35%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(5,162)
Black59.3%(9,247)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(908)
Asian0.4%(55)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.2%(10,177)
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.4%(4,622)
Black56.2%(8,548)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(1,444)
Asian0.4%(55)
Other1.6%(236)
Diversity Score70.7%(10,748)
Diversity Score
71
+8%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+99%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.7%
−47.2 ptssince 2013
from 66.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brunswick, Georgia?

Brunswick, Georgia has about 15,210 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brunswick, Georgia?

The typical household in Brunswick, Georgia earns about $27,471 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brunswick, Georgia expensive?

In Brunswick, Georgia, the median home is worth about $102,600, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Brunswick, Georgia?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Brunswick, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brunswick, Georgia?

About 35.7% of people in Brunswick, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brunswick, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Brunswick, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,223 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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