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Moving to Brunswick, Georgia

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Brunswick, the county seat of Glynn County, was incorporated December 3, 1812. Brunswick was founded in 1771 and received its name from the King of England, George III of the House of Brunswick. Many of the street and square names reflect English heritage – Gloucester, Halifax, London, Newcastle and Prince.

Downtown Brunswick is part of the Old Town National Historic District. The heart of the downtown district is historic Newcastle Street lined with Victorian buildings, shops, art galleries and restaurants.

Other city attractions include the Mary Ross Waterfront Park and a 900-year-old tree named Lover’s Oak, which is the subject of local legend and lore.

Brunswick’s main source of industry comes from its ports, which are the second busiest in the state. The city is perhaps most famous for its contribution to the shrimp industry.

Brunswick is the lowest city in the state, with an elevation of only 14 feet above sea level.

Brunswick tradition goes back to plantation farming, as the city did originally belonged to a settler. This history can be viewed at the Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, where tours portray the lifestyle of Brunswick’s original settlers.

The Brunswick Harborfest, a celebration of arts, food and music, is held each spring in Downtown Brunswick.

Population: 15,600. Estimated population in July 2024: 15,956 (+2.3% change)
Males: 7,330 (47.0%), Females: 8,270 (53.0%)

Glynn County

Zip codes: 31520, 31523, 31525.

Demographics

Median resident age: 34.8 years
Median household income: $22,272
Median house value: $61,200

Population by Race

Races in Brunswick:

  • Black (59.8%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (33.1%)
  • Hispanic (5.8%)
  • Other race (1.7%)
  • Two or more races (1.4%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: United States (5.2%), English (5.0%), Subsaharan African (4.2%), Irish (4.1%), German (3.5%), Scotch-Irish (1.2%).

Elevation: 10 feet

Land area: 17.2 square miles

Map of Brunswick, GA

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Brunswick

  • High school or higher: 66.4%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 11.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.8%
  • Unemployed: 10.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 17.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Brunswick city

  • Never married: 30.5%
  • Now married: 40.1%
  • Separated: 3.4%
  • Widowed: 11.8%
  • Divorced: 14.1%

4.8% Foreign born (3.7% Latin America, 0.6% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: -1,087 (-6.5%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Brunswick:

  • SOUTHEAST GEORGIA REGIONAL MEDICAL CEN (2415 PARKWOOD DRIVE)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Brunswick:

  • FOCUS BY THE SEA (about 8 miles; SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, GA)
  • CAMDEN MEDICAL CENTER (about 28 miles; SAINT MARYS, GA)
  • BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER – NASSAU (about 36 miles; FERNANDINA BEACH, FL)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Brunswick:

  • BRUNSWICK GOLDEN ISLES (about 7 miles; BRUNSWICK, GA; Abbreviation: BQK)
  • JACKSONVILLE INTL (about 49 miles; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Abbreviation: JAX)
  • HUNTER AAF (about 63 miles; SAVANNAH, GA; Abbreviation: SVN)

Other public-use airports nearest to Brunswick:

  • MALCOLM MC KINNON (about 8 miles; BRUNSWICK, GA; Abbreviation: SSI)
  • JEKYLL ISLAND (about 9 miles; JEKYLL ISLAND, GA; Abbreviation: 09J)
  • ST MARYS (about 29 miles; ST MARYS, GA; Abbreviation: 4J6)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/Universities in Brunswick:

  • COASTAL GEORGIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 1,013; Location: 3700 ALTAMA AVE; Public; Website: www.cgcc.peachnet.edu)
  • ACADEMY OF HAIR ARTS AND DESIGN (Location: 3819 NORWICH ST; Private, for-profit)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Brunswick:

  • FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE (about 59 miles; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 10,495)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA (about 61 miles; JACKSONVILLE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 9,256)
  • ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC STATE UNIVERSITY (about 61 miles; SAVANNAH, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,945)
  • SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN (about 63 miles; SAVANNAH, GA; Full-time enrollment: 4,565)
  • GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY (about 89 miles; STATESBORO, GA; Full-time enrollment: 12,724)
  • SAINT JOHNS RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 104 miles; PALATKA, FL; Full-time enrollment: 2,509)
  • UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA (about 118 miles; GAINESVILLE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 41,543)

Schools

Public high schools in Brunswick:

  • GLYNN ACADEMY (Students: 1,734; Location: 1001 MANSFIELD STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • BRUNSWICK HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,691; Location: 3920 HABERSHAM STREET; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high schools in Brunswick:

  • CHRISTIAN RENEWAL ACADEMY (Students: 145; Location: 4265 NORWICH STREET; Grades: KG – 12)
  • EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 112; Location: 1010 OLD JESUP ROAD; Grades: PK – 12)
  • GOLDEN GATE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 48; Location: 5608 NEW JESUP HWY; Grades: KG – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Brunswick:

  • GOLDEN ISLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 904; Location: 1350 CATE ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • JANE MACON MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 854; Location: 3885 ALTAMA AVENUE; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • NEEDWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 769; Location: 669 HARRY DRIGGERS BLVD; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • BURROUGHS-MOLETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 764; Location: 1900 LEE STREET; Grades: PK – 05)
  • GLYNN MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 722; Location: 901 GEORGE STREET; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • GREER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 687; Location: 695 HARRY DRIGGERS BLVD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • ALTAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 662; Location: 5505 ALTAMA AVENUE; Grades: PK – 05)
  • SATILLA MARSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 653; Location: 360 SOUTH PORT PARKWAY; Grades: PK – 05)
  • GLYNDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 640; Location: 1785 OLD JESUP ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • GOODYEAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 494; Location: 3000 ROXBORO ROAD; Grades: PK – 05)

Private primary/middle schools in Brunswick:

  • ST FRANCIS XAVIER (Students: 240; Location: 1121 UNION STREET; Grades: PK – 8)
  • TEMPLE OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN COMM (Students: 25; Location: 1103 K STREET; Grades: PK – 7)

Libraries

Library in Brunswick:

  • THREE RIVERS REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM (Operating income: $1,862,455; Location: 606 O STREET; 441,418 books; 4,201 audio materials; 6,274 video materials; 513 serial subscriptions)

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