Glynn County, Georgia

The area is often referred to as the Golden Isles because of the golden brown marsh grass that surrounds the well-known barrier islands St Simons Island, Sea Island, and Jekyll Island.

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Demographic Overview

Glynn County is a dynamic and growing community at the heart of southeast Georgia’s coastal economy. With a population of 85,447 (American Community Survey, 2020–2024), Glynn County has experienced steady population growth — increasing at an annual rate of approximately 1.5% since 2015 — and continues to attract new residents, businesses, and investment drawn by the region’s exceptional quality of life and strategic location.

The county is a significant economic hub for coastal Georgia, with a total GDP of $5.8 billion (2024) — representing 8.4% growth in a single year. Key contributors to the regional economy include real estate, health care, accommodation and food services, and manufacturing, which together account for the largest share of economic output. The area’s cost of living is 11.4% below the national average, making Glynn County one of the most competitive locations in the Southeast for employers and employees alike.

The civilian labor force totals 39,565, with an unemployment rate of just 3.0% as of June 2026 — well below the national rate of 4.4%. The average worker in Glynn County earns $56,207 annually, with wages growing 4.6% over the past year. The median household income is $69,799 and the median home value is $301,300.

Of residents between the ages of 25 and 64, 31% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The county’s median age is 43.4, reflecting a stable, experienced workforce. The population is racially and ethnically diverse: 64.2% White, 24.3% Black or African American, 6.7% two or more races, 1.3% Asian, and 7.8% Hispanic or Latino.

Glynn County is served by a strong retail and commercial base, with national retailers, restaurants, and hospitality businesses concentrated across Brunswick and the Golden Isles corridor. The county’s position along I-95 and its proximity to the Port of Brunswick — the #1 port in the U.S. for RoRo vehicle imports — make it a natural hub for trade, logistics, and industrial activity.

The Glynn County Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is composed of Glynn, Brantley, and Camden Counties. Source: Chmura Economics & Analytics JobsEQ®, 2026.

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A man wearing work gloves and a vest examines a car part on a shelf in an automotive parts warehouse, holding a paper or label during Industry Appreciation Week in Brunswick Glynn County.

Map showing Glynn County, Georgia, and surrounding areas, including major highways, towns, properties, and the Atlantic Ocean; inset highlights location in the southeastern United States.

Brunswick | St Simons | Sea Island | Jekyll Island

Glynn County is located on Georgia’s Atlantic Coast. Savannah Georgia is about an hour north and Jacksonville Florida is about an hour south, both of which can be accessed via I-95. The City of Brunswick is the only municipality in Glynn County. However, the area is often referred to as the Golden Isles because of the golden brown marsh grass that surrounds the well-known barrier islands St Simons Island, Sea Island, and Jekyll Island.

Education

Schools in Glynn County or operated by the Glynn County School system and is comprised of ten elementary schools, four middle schools, two high schools, and one charter vocational school. Higher education in Glynn County can be obtained from College of Coastal Georgia (a four year college) or Coastal Pines Technical College.