Glynn County, GA

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2022 Population

84,566

0.229% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

43.3

2.36% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

16.4%

2.17% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$65,970

8.55% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$238,000

16.2% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

37,799

1.53% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Glynn County, GA had a population of 84.6k people with a median age of 43.3 and a median household income of $65,970. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Glynn County, GA grew from 84,373 to 84,566, a 0.229% increase and its median household income grew from $60,775 to $65,970, a 8.55% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Glynn County, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (24.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.62%), White (Hispanic) (3.39%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.94%).

None of the households in Glynn County, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97% of the residents in Glynn County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Glynn County, GA are College of Coastal Georgia (666 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Glynn County, GA was $238,000, and the homeownership rate was 66.9%.

Most people in Glynn County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Glynn County, GA was 2 cars per household.

Glynn County, GA borders Brantley County, GA, Camden County, GA, McIntosh County, GA, and Wayne County, GA.

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Population & Diversity

Glynn County, GA is home to a population of 84.6k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2022, 5.65% of Glynn County, GA residents were born outside of the country (4.78k people).

In 2022, there were 2.58 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53.5k people) in Glynn County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.06k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97%

2022 Citizenship

97.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97% of Glynn County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Glynn County, GA was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Glynn County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Glynn County, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
53.5k ± 246
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
20.8k ± 652
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.06k ± 727

6.84%

Hispanic Population

5.78k people

6.84% of the people in Glynn County, GA are hispanic (5.78k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Glynn County, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
222,301 ± 11,455 people
India
103,637 ± 7,865 people
Jamaica
49,864 ± 5,470 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 222,301 Georgia residents, followed by India with 103,637 and Jamaica with 49,864.

Foreign-Born Population

5.65%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.78k people

5.64%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.76k people

As of 2022, 5.65% of Glynn County, GA residents (4.78k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Glynn County, GA was 5.64%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Glynn County, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,810 ± 281
Gulf War (2001-)
981 ± 301
Gulf War (1990s)
753 ± 224

Glynn County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.85 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Glynn County, GA employs 37.8k people. The largest industries in Glynn County, GA are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,713 people), Retail Trade (5,046 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (4,228 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($70,441), Utilities ($65,762), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,796).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,988. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.474, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

37.8k

2022 Value

± 1,887

−1.53%

1 Year decline

± 7.24%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Glynn County, GA declined at a rate of −1.53%, from 38.4k employees to 37.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Glynn County, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,341 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,081 people), and Management Occupations (3,893 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Glynn County, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

37.8k

2022 Value

± 1,887

−1.53%

1 Year decline

± 7.24%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Glynn County, GA declined at a rate of −1.53%, from 38.4k employees to 37.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Glynn County, GA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,713 people), Retail Trade (5,046 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (4,228 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Glynn County, GA, though some of these residents may live in Glynn County, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,460

Median earning men ± $1,811

$33,949

Median earning women ± $2,328

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($90,521), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,181), and Manufacturing ($61,490).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Manufacturing ($86,136), Public Administration ($54,807), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,234).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.94%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

230
Retail Trade
217
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
184
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$292k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$216k
Accommodation and Food Services
$177k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Glynn County, GA went to Donald J. Trump with 61% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (61%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.16%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Glynn County, GA went to Donald J. Trump with 61% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Glynn County, GA for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the 2020-21 United States Senate election in Georgia|runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Glynn County, GA awarded 666 degrees. The student population of Glynn County, GA in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 960 male students and 2,187 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Glynn County, GA are White (442 and 67.7%), followed by Black or African American (127 and 19.4%), Hispanic or Latino (40 and 6.13%), and Two or More Races (20 and 3.06%).

The largest universities in Glynn County, GA by number of degrees awarded are College of Coastal Georgia (666 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Glynn County, GA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (254 and 38.1%), Registered Nursing (96 and 14.4%), and General Business (76 and 11.4%).

The median tuition cost in Glynn County, GA for a public four year colleges is $2,563 for in-state students and $9,469 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Glynn County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 98.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,147 (30.5% men and 69.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,147 students enrolled in Glynn County, GA, 30.5% men and 69.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,883 records, of which 67.6% were women and 32.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
76 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
41 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
39 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Glynn County, GA was General Business with 76 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Glynn County, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

College of Coastal Georgia

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

666 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of Coastal Georgia with 666 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 206 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Glynn County, GA, which is 0.448 times less than the 460 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 442 degrees mean that there were 3.48 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 127 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($2,563) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($920) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,750) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.03% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.33M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.56M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Glynn County, GA was $238,000 in 2022, which is 0.844 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $204,900 to $238,000, a 16.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Glynn County, GA is 66.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Glynn County, GA have an average commute time of 19.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Glynn County, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Glynn County, GA is $65,970. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Glynn County, GA was Census Tract 4.03 with a value of $82,000, followed by Census Tract 1.01 and Census Tract 5.04, with respective values of $69,155 and $57,520.

In 2023, 15.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Glynn County, GA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.37%.

Housing

Property

$238,000

Median Property Value 2022

±$10,208

$22,725

Median Property Taxes

±$1,223

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Glynn County, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Glynn County, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.9%

Homeownership

2022

68.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 66.9% of the housing units in Glynn County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Glynn County, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 4.03
Census Tract 1.01
Census Tract 5.04

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Glynn County, GA was Census Tract 4.03 with a value of $82,000, followed by Census Tract 1.01 and Census Tract 5.04, with respective values of $69,155 and $57,520.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Glynn County, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,970

Median Household Income

± $2,678

34k

Number of Households

± 1,617

In 2022, the median household income of the 34k households in Glynn County, GA grew to $65,970 from the previous year's value of $60,775.

The following chart displays the households in Glynn County, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Glynn County, GA is from Georgia.

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2022, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.474 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.224% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (79.6%)
Carpooled (9.7%)
Worked At Home (7.18%)

In 2022, 79.6% of workers in Glynn County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.7%) and those who worked at home (7.18%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Glynn County, GA have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0.618% of the workforce in Glynn County, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Glynn County, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Glynn County, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Glynn County, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 15.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Glynn County, GA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.37%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

16.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Glynn County, GA (13.6k out of 83.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Glynn County, GA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 26.1% of the children was living in poverty in Glynn County, GA. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

85.8% of the population of Glynn County, GA has health coverage, with 39.8% on employee plans, 14.8% on Medicaid, 16.6% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 1.39% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Glynn County, GA see 1860 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.02% decrease from the previous year (1938 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1883 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 689 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45% were men and 55% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,860 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Glynn County, GA

Primary care physicians in Glynn County, GA see an average of 1,860 patients per year. This represents a 4.02% decrease from the previous year (1,938 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Glynn County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45% were men and 55% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14.2%

Uninsured

39.8%

Employer Coverage

14.8%

Medicaid

16.6%

Medicare

13.2%

Non-Group

1.39%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Glynn County, GA grew by 3.3% from 13.7% to 14.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Glynn County, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 62.4 in Glynn County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Glynn County, GA.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.3% in Glynn County, GA.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Glynn County, GA.