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Brantley County

Georgia · 18,021 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 $34,679. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,800. Households here earn about 43% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,021
+23%since 2000
from 14,629 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+16%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K13K15K17K20K1990201020202024Brantley County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,679
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,361 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,883
+38%since 2000
from $13,713 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,800
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
21.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+106%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(13,712)
Black4%(579)
Hispanic / Latino1%(152)
Asian0.1%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(1,802)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(16,317)
Black3.1%(562)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(326)
Asian0.2%(42)
Other1.6%(280)
Diversity Score16.5%(2,966)
Segregation Score26.3%(4,743)
Diversity Score
16
+34%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+29%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.7%
−53.5 ptssince 2013
from 70.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brantley County, Georgia?

Brantley County, Georgia has about 18,021 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brantley County, Georgia earns about $34,679 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 $92,800, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Brantley County, Georgia?

About 6.9% 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 18.8% 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 6,944 residents, a change of about 63 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
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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