Bryan County is in the Coast & Islands travel region of Georgia. Its county seat is Pembroke, and the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the county had 51,105 residents in 2024, up from 44,739 in 2020. It covers about 438 square miles of land and was created in 1793.
- County seatPembroke
- Population (2024 estimate)51,105
- Land area438 square miles
- Created1793
- Travel regionCoast & Islands
Print it: download the printable Bryan County map (PDF), sized for standard letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait). Choose “actual size” or “fit to page” when you print.
Cities and Towns in Bryan County
Bryan County has 2 incorporated cities and towns. Populations are U.S. Census Bureau estimates for July 1, 2024, for the whole city, including any part in a neighboring county.
| City or town | 2024 population | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill | 19,839 | |
| Pembroke (county seat) | 2,744 |
Unincorporated communities marked on the map are Census-designated places, which have no city government: Buckhead.
Highways
Interstates and U.S. highways come from Census road data; state route numbers come from the Georgia Department of Transportation’s road inventory. In Georgia most U.S. highways also carry a state route number, and where two routes share the same road GDOT records it under one of them.
- Interstates: I-16, I-95
- U.S. highways: US 17, US 80, US 280
- State routes (Georgia DOT inventory numbers): SR 25, SR 26, SR 30, SR 67, SR 119, SR 144, SR 204
Parks, Public Land and Water
Public land shown on the map:
- Fort McAllister State Park (state park)
- Canoochee Sandhills WMA (wildlife management area)
- Richmond Hill WMA (wildlife management area)
Lakes and rivers labeled on the map: Ogeechee River, Medway River, Bear River, Kilkenny Creek, Belfast River, Mount Hope Creek and Clyde Creek. Names follow the U.S. Geological Survey’s official Geographic Names Information System.
For county and city parks, playgrounds and recreation centers, see our Bryan County parks guide.
Neighboring Counties
Bryan County borders Bulloch County, Chatham County, Effingham County, Evans County and Liberty County.
Common Questions
What is the county seat of Bryan County, Georgia?
Pembroke is the county seat of Bryan County.
What cities are in Bryan County, Georgia?
Bryan County has 2 incorporated cities and towns: Richmond Hill and Pembroke.
What counties border Bryan County?
Bryan County borders Bulloch County, Chatham County, Effingham County, Evans County and Liberty County.
Is there a printable map of Bryan County?
Yes. The Bryan County map on this page is a free PDF sized for letter paper (8.5 by 11 inches, portrait) that you can print or save to your phone.
How many people live in Bryan County?
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 51,105 people lived in Bryan County on July 1, 2024, up from 44,739 in 2020.
Sources we checked
This map and page were built in October 2026 from public data:
- U.S. Census Bureau: TIGER/Line 2023 (county lines, roads, water, place boundaries)
- U.S. Census Bureau: county and city population estimates, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2023 Gazetteer (land area)
- USGS: Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 (national forests, refuges, WMAs)
- USGS: Geographic Names Information System (lake and river names)
- Georgia DNR 2026-27 Hunting Regulations (eRegulations) (current WMA list)