Bryan County, Georgia: commercial real estate data.
Bryan County, Georgia had an estimated 51,105 residents on July 1, 2024, up 14.2 percent since the 2020 census base of 44,739, across 436 square miles. County output reached $3.40 bn in 2024, 867 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 42 7(a) approvals worth $24.6 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Bryan County
How many people live in Bryan County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202448,263
- Households16,603
- Average household size2.91
- Median household income$103,408
- Median age35.0
- Median gross rent$1,618 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$343,200
- Home value to household income3.3 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income18.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher36.1 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree13.2 percent
- Adults 25 and over30,382
- Population under 1814,061
- Share under 1829.1 percent
- Population 65 and over5,272
- Share 65 and over10.9 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6428,930
- Civilian labor force23,398
- Unemployment rate5.3 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over68.4 percent
- Rank by population among Georgia counties43rd of 159
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1034th of 3,222
Bryan County is the 43rd largest of 159 Georgia counties by population. A median home costs 3.3 times median household income, which is moderately unaffordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 29.1 percent against 10.9 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Bryan County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202451,105
- Census 2020 base population44,739
- Population change since the 2020 census base14.23 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 20241,229
- Births, 2024623
- Deaths, 2024381
- Natural change, 2024242
- Net domestic migration, 2024842
- Net international migration, 2024154
- Total net migration, 2024996
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 20244,732
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents71st of 3,144
The county has grown 14.23 percent since the 2020 census base. The population grew in 2024 from both sources: births exceeded deaths and more people moved in than left.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Bryan County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving2,454
- People arriving, from those returns5,518
- Tax returns filed by households leaving2,140
- Net household movement314
- Adjusted gross income arriving$229.4 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$23.5 m
- Average income of an arriving household$93,467
- Average income of a leaving household$96,186
- Largest single originChatham County (596 households)
- Largest single destinationChatham County (426 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham County | 596 | 1,237 | $43.9 m |
| Liberty County | 127 | 304 | $7.5 m |
| Effingham County | 99 | 222 | $5.4 m |
| Bulloch County | 81 | 149 | $4.5 m |
| Foreign - APO/FPO ZIPs | 49 | 142 | $3.9 m |
| Muscogee County | 30 | 62 | $2.3 m |
| Beaufort County | 24 | 58 | $1.4 m |
| El Paso County | 23 | 69 | $1.7 m |
Households arriving report $2,719 less average income than households leaving, which drains spending power even where headcount holds up. The largest single source of arrivals is Chatham County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Bryan County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$3.40 bn
- County GDP, 2023$3.16 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20247.6 percent
- GDP change over five years196.6 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Georgia areas BEA publishes37th of 159
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes905th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$70,542
Output grew 7.6 percent in the latest year and 196.6 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Bryan County
- Covered employment, annual average11,459
- Establishments reporting1,085
- Average annual pay$51,413
- Average weekly wage$989
- Retail trade, employment1,523
- Retail trade, average annual pay$37,618
- Accommodation and food services, employment1,279
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$22,192
- Transportation and warehousing, employment1,243
- Transportation and warehousing, average annual pay$39,014
- Construction, employment1,028
- Construction, average annual pay$78,603
- Health care and social assistance, employment961
- Manufacturing, employment768
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 1,523 | 106 | $37,618 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,279 | 96 | $22,192 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 1,243 | 41 | $39,014 |
| Construction | 1,028 | 117 | $78,603 |
| Health care and social assistance | 961 | 98 | $52,824 |
| Manufacturing | 768 | 37 | $81,613 |
| Other services, except public administration | 453 | 91 | $50,805 |
| Finance and insurance | 291 | 43 | $56,885 |
Retail trade is the largest private sector at 1,523 jobs, 13.3 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Bryan County?
- Establishments, all industries867
- Employment at those establishments8,784
- Annual payroll$389.1 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents18.0
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Bryan County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 2024510
- Declared construction value permitted$182.0 m
- Single family units authorized442
- Multifamily units authorized68
- Multifamily share of units13.3 percent
- Average declared value per unit$356,908
- Units authorized per 1,000 households30.7
Single-family homes are 86.7 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Bryan County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded42
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$24.6 m
- Average 7(a) approval$586,319
- Median 7(a) approval$187,500
- 10th percentile approval$25,200
- 90th percentile approval$1,727,300
- Largest single approval$3,700,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)368
- Jobs per approval8.8
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active24
- Distinct industries receiving approvals26
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer23.8 percent
- Loans on real estate terms10
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter30
- Franchise loans15
- Franchise share of approvals35.7 percent
- Leading industry by approval countHotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (6)
- Most active lenderWells Fargo Bank National Association (6)
- 504 approvals recorded14
- 504 gross approval dollars$16.4 m
- Average 504 approval$1,168,786
- Median 504 approval$714,000
- Distinct CDCs active4
- 504 jobs per approval12.6
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved10.8
- Most active CDCCoastal Area District Development Authority, Inc. (6)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$41.0 m
The average approval of $586,319 sits well above the median of $187,500, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. Only 23.8 percent of approvals run on real estate terms, so SBA credit here is mostly working capital and equipment rather than property acquisition.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Bryan County
Do SBA loans in Bryan County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded8
- Paid in full8
- Charged off0
- Status: Paid in full8
- Status: Exempt from disclosure31
- Status: Cancelled2
- Status: Committed, not yet disbursed1
Only 8 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Bryan County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending2
- Richmond Hill, approvals41
- Pembroke, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill | 41 | $24,289,400 |
| Pembroke | 1 | $336,000 |
Richmond Hill accounts for 41 approvals against 1 in Pembroke. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Bryan County?
- Land area436 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Georgia counties45th of 159
- Width, east to west37.7 mi
- Height, north to south35.6 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary5
- Residents per square mile of land111
- Establishments per square mile1.99
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Bryan County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Bryan County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 130016
- Community Rating System class of the county's own communityClass 5
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book3
- Of those, participating in the NFIP3
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Best Community Rating System class in the county A lower CRS class is a larger flood insurance premium discount.Class 5
- Communities carrying a CRS class3
- Radon levels in Bryan County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/LZone 3
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Bryan County (community 130016), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries Community Rating System class 5, a flood insurance premium discount for policies written there. The EPA places Bryan County in radon zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. The best Community Rating System class among the county's communities is 5, which carries a flood insurance premium discount for policies written in that community. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202448,263
- Households16,603
- Average household size2.91
- Median household income$103,408
- Median age35.0
Common questions
Bryan County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Bryan County, Georgia?
The Census Bureau estimates 51,105 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 48,263, in 16,603 households, ranking 43rd of 159 Georgia counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Bryan County's population growing?
The population has grown 14.23 percent since the 2020 census base of 44,739, to 51,105 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 623 births against 381 deaths, with net migration of 996. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Bryan County?
$103,408. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $343,200, which is 3.3 times income, and median gross rent is $1,618 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Bryan County?
867 establishments, employing 8,784 people with an annual payroll of $389.1 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Bryan County?
Retail trade is the largest private sector at 1,523 jobs, 13.3 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 11,459 jobs at an average annual pay of $51,413, or $989 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Bryan County?
42 7(a) approvals totaling $24.6 m since FY2020, across 24 lenders, with a median approval of $187,500, plus 14 504 approvals worth $16.4 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Bryan County?
510 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $182.0 m. Multifamily was 13.3 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Bryan County?
Zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Bryan County come from?
The largest single origin is Chatham County, with 596 households. Arriving households report an average income of $93,467 against $96,186 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Bryan County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Bryan County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Bryan.
3 Census places lie wholly or partly in Bryan County. All 3 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill | city | 18,181 | 41 | Wholly in this county |
| Buckhead | CDP | 4,702 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Pembroke | city | 2,693 | 1 | Wholly in this county |
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