Register, Georgia
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Register · Bulloch County, Georgia
Population 181 (est. 2026: ~200)
Source: Census ACS 2023 · ACS 2023 + 7.73% annual growth projection

Register, Georgia

Bulloch County, Georgia · Population 157

Register sits in the flat, pine-studded landscape of southeast Georgia, about 15 miles southwest of Statesboro along US-80. It is one of the smallest incorporated places in Bulloch County — a true small town, with a population of 157, that functions largely as a quiet residential community within commuting distance of Statesboro and Georgia Southern University. There are no traffic lights, no hospital, and no transit. What Register has is low housing costs, a tight community footprint, and direct access to everything Statesboro provides without paying Statesboro prices.

People & Demographics

The ACS 2022 estimate puts Register's population at 209, with a median age of 37.3. The town has 79 households averaging 2.65 people each, and 53 of those households are family households. There are 37 children under 18 in the community.

Racially, 133 residents identify as white, 37 as Black, and 3 as Asian. No residents are identified as Hispanic or Latino in this dataset. For context, Bulloch County as a whole has a population of 81,099 — Register accounts for a fraction of a percent of that total.

Economy & Employment

Register's median household income is $72,596, which compares favorably to Georgia's overall median and reflects a working community that likely draws heavily on Statesboro's employment base. Per capita income stands at $35,982. Of the 70 residents counted as in the labor force, 8 are unemployed.

Only 7 residents fall below the poverty line — a notably low figure for a small rural community in the Deep South, though the small population means each individual has an outsized effect on any percentage calculation.

Housing

Register has 88 total housing units, 79 of which are occupied and 9 vacant — a vacancy rate of about 10%. Owner-occupied units number 52; 27 households rent.

The median home value is $120,800. That is well below Georgia's statewide median, making Register one of the more affordable residential options in Bulloch County for buyers. Median rent of $1,241, however, is not especially cheap for a small rural community, suggesting that the rental market is limited and not necessarily a bargain relative to what's available in Statesboro proper.

Schools

Register children attend schools in the Bulloch County Schools system. The relevant campuses serving this area include:

Elementary (PreK–5): - Brooklet Elementary School — 811 students - Julia P. Bryant Elementary School — 748 students - Stilson Elementary School — 444 students - Nevils Elementary School — 481 students - Portal Elementary School — 426 students

Middle (6–8): - Southeast Bulloch Middle School — 827 students - Langston Chapel Middle School — 761 students - William James Middle School — 577 students - Portal Middle/High School (6–12) — 515 students

High School (9–12): - Statesboro High School — 1,760 students - Southeast Bulloch High School — 1,156 students

Given Register's location, Southeast Bulloch High School and its feeder campuses are the most geographically logical options, though school assignments are determined by the county district.

Georgia Southern University in Statesboro is accessible at 9124785391 for families pursuing post-secondary options without relocating.

Getting Around

Of Register's 62 counted workers, 44 drive alone and 3 carpool. Fifteen work from home — nearly a quarter of the workforce, a significant share that reflects broader remote-work adoption in small communities. Public transit is not used by any resident in this dataset, and no one walks to work.

Aggregate travel time for all workers totals 950 minutes. Divided across 47 commuters who leave home, that works out to roughly 20 minutes per person — a short commute that tracks with driving to Statesboro. A car is not optional here; it is the only option.

Healthcare

East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro is the nearest hospital serving Register residents. Statesboro is roughly 15 miles away, making it accessible for non-emergency care and the primary destination for any emergency situation. For a directory of individual healthcare providers registered in Register, the CMS NPI Registry can be queried directly at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov.

Library

The Statesboro Regional Library serves Register residents and is located 0.8 miles away. Phone: (912) 764-1341. It functions as the primary public library resource for much of Bulloch County's rural communities.

Natural Hazards

Bulloch County has a documented record of serious weather events, and Register is squarely in that exposure zone. FEMA has issued 15 declarations for Bulloch County since 2014:

The pattern is clear: southeast Georgia's Atlantic and Gulf exposure means tropical systems arrive with regularity. Residents should maintain hurricane preparedness plans and monitor NOAA alerts at alerts.weather.gov.

Government & Municipal Code

Register is an incorporated town with its own municipal code, published through Municode and accessible at library.municode.com/ga/register-town-georgia.

Note: Register does not have a locally adopted building code in this dataset. Residents and contractors working on construction or renovation projects should confirm applicable standards through the town directly and consult Bulloch County requirements.

Weather

Current forecasts for Register are available through the National Weather Service at forecast.weather.gov. The nearest observation station is Statesboro, 0.6 miles away, making it a reliable proxy for local conditions.

References

The law belongs to the people. Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. (2020)