Glynn County, GA

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2021 Population

84,373

0.747% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.3

0.237% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

16.8%

1.7% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$60,775

6.71% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$204,900

5.46% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

38,387

1.59% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Glynn County, GA had a population of 84.4k people with a median age of 42.3 and a median household income of $60,775. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Glynn County, GA declined from 85,008 to 84,373, a −0.747% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,952 to $60,775, a 6.71% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Glynn County, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (63.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (25.2%), White (Hispanic) (3.75%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.84%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.56%).

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.

97.3% of the residents in Glynn County, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Glynn County, GA are College of Coastal Georgia (784 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Glynn County, GA was $204,900, and the homeownership rate was 66.7%.

Most people in Glynn County, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20 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 84.4k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.64% of Glynn County, GA residents were born outside of the country (4.76k people).

In 2021, there were 2.51 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (53.3k people) in Glynn County, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.17k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.3%

2021 Citizenship

97.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.3% of Glynn County, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, 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)
53.3k ± 261
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
21.2k ± 601
White (Hispanic)
3.17k ± 628

6.73%

Hispanic Population

5.68k people

6.73% of the people in Glynn County, GA are hispanic (5.68k 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
226,399 ± 11,557 people
India
100,869 ± 7,760 people
Jamaica
46,494 ± 5,282 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 226,399 Georgia residents, followed by India with 100,869 and Jamaica with 46,494.

Foreign-Born Population

5.64%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.76k people

5.23%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.45k people

As of 2021, 5.64% of Glynn County, GA residents (4.76k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Glynn County, GA was 5.23%, 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
2,054 ± 334
Gulf War (2001-)
1,222 ± 270
Gulf War (1990s)
910 ± 318

Glynn County, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.68 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Glynn County, GA employs 38.4k people. The largest industries in Glynn County, GA are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,695 people), Retail Trade (5,236 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (4,175 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($65,259), Manufacturing ($64,752), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($63,650).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,211. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

38.4k

2021 Value

± 1,952

−1.59%

1 Year decline

± 7.01%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Glynn County, GA declined at a rate of −1.59%, from 39k employees to 38.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Glynn County, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,491 people), Management Occupations (4,157 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,034 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

38.4k

2021 Value

± 1,952

−1.59%

1 Year decline

± 7.01%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Glynn County, GA declined at a rate of −1.59%, from 39k employees to 38.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Glynn County, GA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,695 people), Retail Trade (5,236 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (4,175 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

$44,378

Median earning men ± $2,573

$30,736

Median earning women ± $2,045

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($83,917), Manufacturing ($64,842), and Wholesale Trade ($61,677).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($51,887), Manufacturing ($48,750), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($39,339).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

971
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
652
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
647
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$442k
Manufacturing
$427k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$246k
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $73.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($67.6B) and Machinery ($50.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Georgia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$625B

2020 Value in Georgia

$1.3T

Projected 2050 Value in Georgia

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $625B. This is expected to increase 109% to $1.3T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Georgia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Florida
$59.2B
Tennessee
$36.9B
North Carolina
$32.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $59.2B, followed by Tennessee with $36.9B and North Carolina and $32.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Georgia shares with each state (excluding itself).

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 2021, universities in Glynn County, GA awarded 784 degrees. The student population of Glynn County, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 999 male students and 2,233 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Glynn County, GA are White (527 and 68%), followed by Black or African American (128 and 16.5%), Hispanic or Latino (49 and 6.32%), and Two or More Races (42 and 5.42%).

The largest universities in Glynn County, GA by number of degrees awarded are College of Coastal Georgia (784 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Glynn County, GA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (369 and 47.1%), Registered Nursing (94 and 12%), and General Business (82 and 10.5%).

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 2021 in Glynn County, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,232 (30.9% men and 69.1% 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 2021 there were 3,232 students enrolled in Glynn County, GA, 30.9% men and 69.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,012 records, of which 67.3% were women and 32.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
369 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
45 degree-majors awarded
Radiographer
15 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Glynn County, GA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 369 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

College of Coastal Georgia

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

784 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of Coastal Georgia with 784 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 224 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Glynn County, GA, which is 0.4 times less than the 560 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 527 degrees mean that there were 4.12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 128 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 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,370) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.29M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.52M).

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 $204,900 in 2021, which is 0.837 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $194,300 to $204,900, a 5.46% increase. The homeownership rate in Glynn County, GA is 66.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Glynn County, GA have an average commute time of 20 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 $60,775. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Glynn County, GA was Census Tract 4.03 with a value of $71,875, followed by Census Tract 1.01 and Census Tract 5.04, with respective values of $64,227 and $53,933.

In 2022, 16% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Glynn County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.841%.

Housing

Property

$204,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,450

$22,279

Median Property Taxes

±$1,249

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

66.7%

Homeownership

2021

69.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.7% of the housing units in Glynn County, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65%.

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 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Glynn County, GA was Census Tract 4.03 with a value of $71,875, followed by Census Tract 1.01 and Census Tract 5.04, with respective values of $64,227 and $53,933.

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.

$60,775

Median Household Income

± $3,433

33.4k

Number of Households

± 1,593

In 2021, the median household income of the 33.4k households in Glynn County, GA grew to $60,775 from the previous year's value of $56,952.

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.

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2021, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.141% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (79.7%)
Carpooled (9.96%)
Worked At Home (6.22%)

In 2021, 79.7% of workers in Glynn County, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.96%) and those who worked at home (6.22%).

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

20 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Glynn County, GA have a shorter commute time (20 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.28% 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 2022, 16% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Glynn County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.841%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

16.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Glynn County, GA (13.9k out of 82.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

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 2022, 24.5% of the children was living in poverty in Glynn County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.9%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 479 in Glynn County, GA. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 219 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

86.3% of the population of Glynn County, GA has health coverage, with 39.6% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.46% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Glynn County, GA see 1938 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.22% decrease from the previous year (1982 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1860 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 707 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.6% were men and 54.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,938 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Glynn County, GA

Primary care physicians in Glynn County, GA see an average of 1,938 patients per year. This represents a 2.22% decrease from the previous year (1,982 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.9% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.6% were men and 54.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.7%

Uninsured

39.6%

Employer Coverage

16.8%

Medicaid

15%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

1.46%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Glynn County, GA grew by 0.807% from 13.6% to 13.7%.

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 2022, 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.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 32.2% in Glynn County, GA.

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

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