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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Brantley County

Georgia · 14,629 residents · 443.235 sq mi
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Brantley County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,361. Population has grown 32% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,400. Households here earn about 28% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,629
+32%since 1990
from 11,077 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
+32%since 1990
from 25 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.6
+11%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K13K15K17K20K1990201020202024Brantley County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,361
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,087 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,713
+51%since 1990
from $9,089 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.6%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,400
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$382
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $285 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
86.9%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 84.6% in 1990
13.1% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−21%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(10,451)
Black4.6%(507)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(33)
Asian0.1%(13)
Diversity Score14.1%(1,564)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(13,712)
Black4%(579)
Hispanic / Latino1%(152)
Asian0.1%(13)
Diversity Score12.3%(1,802)
Diversity Score
12
−13%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.5%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
−11%since 1990
from 27.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brantley County, Georgia?

Brantley County, Georgia has about 14,629 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Brantley County, Georgia?

The typical household in Brantley County, Georgia earns about $30,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brantley County, Georgia expensive?

In Brantley County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $39,400, and the typical rent is about $382 a month.

How educated are people in Brantley County, Georgia?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Brantley County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brantley County, Georgia?

About 15.6% of people in Brantley County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brantley County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Brantley County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,552 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9602.02Census Tract 9603Census Tract 9601.01Census Tract 9601.02Census Tract 9602.01
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 31553ZIP 31543ZIP 31566ZIP 31542
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