Brunswick metropolitan area facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brunswick metropolitan area
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| Brunswick–St. Simons, GA metropolitan statistical area |
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Downtown Brunswick
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Largest city | Brunswick |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 1,300 sq mi (3,000 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 113,495 |
| • Rank | 375th in the U.S. |
| • Density | 77/sq mi (30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| Area code(s) | 912 |
The Brunswick metropolitan area is a group of counties in Coastal Georgia that are connected by people living and working there. It's like a big neighborhood centered around the main city of Brunswick, Georgia. The U.S. government defines this area to include Glynn, Brantley, and McIntosh counties. This area includes cities like Brunswick and Darien. In 2020, about 113,495 people lived in this metropolitan area.
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Exploring the Brunswick Area
The Brunswick metropolitan area is made up of three counties: Brantley, Glynn, and McIntosh. It's located along Georgia's `Lower Coastal Plain`, which means it's a flat area near the coast.
This area covers about 1,300 square miles (3,367 square kilometers). To give you an idea of its size, if it were a U.S. state, it would be larger than the United States Virgin Islands.
Cities and Towns
The Brunswick metropolitan area has several communities, from larger cities to smaller towns.
Main Cities
- Brunswick (This is the largest city in the area.)
Other Towns and Communities
- St. Simons
- Country Club Estates
- Dock Junction
- Darien
- Nahunta
- Hoboken
- Townsend
- Eulonia
- Hortense
- Waynesville
- Jekyll Island
- Trudie
People of Brunswick
The population of the Brunswick metropolitan area has grown over the years. In 2000, about 93,044 people lived here. By 2020, the population had increased to 113,495. In 2022, it was estimated to be around 114,442 people.
The people living in this area come from many different backgrounds. In 2022, about 68% of the people were non-Hispanic white, 22% were African American, and 1% were Asian. About 3% were of mixed races, and 6% were Hispanic or Latino.
The average household income in the area was about $59,383 in 2022. This number helps us understand the economic well-being of the families living there.
Getting Around Brunswick
There are several ways to travel in and out of the Brunswick metropolitan area.
By Air
- Brunswick Golden Isles Airport is the main airport for the area.
By Road
Major highways connect Brunswick to other parts of Georgia and beyond:
- Interstate 95
- U.S. Route 17
- U.S. Route 341
- U.S. Route 25
