Georgia

Bryan

44,738
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About Bryan

Bryan, Georgia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 2,836. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 44,738.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 12 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Action at Sunbury (Fort Morris 1778), Battle of Sunbury, Capture of Fort Morris, and 11 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202044,738
201030,233
200023,417
199015,438
198010,175
19706,539
19606,226
19505,965
19406,288
19305,952
19206,343
19106,702
19006,122
18905,520
18804,929
18705,252
18604,015
18503,424
18403,182
18303,139
18203,021
18102,827
18002,836
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Bryan

Military engagements that took place in Bryan, Georgia.

Action at Sunbury (Fort Morris 1778)
1778
Battle of Sunbury
1778
Capture of Fort Morris
1779
Attack on Fort McAllister (First)
1863
First Battle of Fort McAllister
1863
First Monitor Class Engagement — USS Montauk at Fort McAllister
1863
Second Battle of Fort McAllister
1864
Ebenezer Creek Georgia
1864
Skirmish at Ogeechee Canal
1864
Skirmish at Ebenezer Creek
1864
Capture of Fort McAllister by Sherman
1864
March to the Sea — Fort McAllister
1864

Historic places in Bryan

National Register of Historic Places listings in Bryan, Georgia.

Old Fort Argyle Site
Savannah
Strathy Hall
Richmond Hill
Fort McAllister
Richmond Hill
Bryan County Courthouse
Pembroke
Bryan Neck Presbyterian Church
Keller
Kilkenny
Richmond Hill
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Frequently asked about Bryan

When does Bryan first appear in the US census?
Bryan, Georgia first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 2,836.
What is the population of Bryan?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Bryan had a recorded population of 44,738.
Were any battles fought in Bryan?
12 documented military engagements took place in Bryan, including Action at Sunbury (Fort Morris 1778), Battle of Sunbury, Capture of Fort Morris.
How many historic places are in Bryan?
11 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Bryan, Georgia.
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