Coordinates: 32°24′N 82°04′W / 32.40°N 82.07°W / 32.40; -82.07
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County in Georgia, United States
County in Georgia
County
Candler County Courthouse, in Metter
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Georgia\'s location within the U.S.Coordinates: 32°24′N 82°04′W / 32.4°N 82.07°W / 32.4; -82.07
United States
Georgia
1914; 109 years ago (1914)
Allen D. Candler
Metter
Metter
249 sq mi (640 km2)
243 sq mi (630 km2)
5.8 sq mi (15 km2) 2.3%
10,981
45/sq mi (17/km2)
UTC−5 (Eastern)
UTC−4 (EDT)
12th
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Candler County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,981. The county seat is Metter. The county was founded in 1914 and named for Allen D. Candler, the 56th governor of Georgia.
Census
9,228—
8,991−2.6%
9,1031.2%
8,063−11.4%
6,672−17.3%
6,412−3.9%
7,51817.2%
7,7443.0%
9,57723.7%
10,99814.8%
10,981−0.2%U.S. Decennial Census
1790-1960 1900-1990
1990-2000 2010-2019
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,577 people, 3,375 households, and 2,426 families living in the county. The population density was 39 people per square mile (15 people/km2). There were 3,893 housing units at an average density of 16 units per square mile (6.2 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 65.45% White, 27.08% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 6.16% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. 9.21% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 3,375 households, out of which 33.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.80% were married couples living together, 14.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.10% were non-families. 23.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 26.80% under the age of 18, 9.40% from 18 to 24, 26.10% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 15.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 100.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $25,022, and the median income for a family was $30,705. Males had a median income of $24,482 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the county was $12,958. About 21.40% of families and 26.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.90% of those under age 18 and 22.00% of those age 65 or over.
2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 10,998 people, 4,041 households, and 2,793 families living in the county. The population density was 45.3 inhabitants per square mile (17.5/km2). There were 4,761 housing units at an average density of 19.6 units per square mile (7.6 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 65.9% white, 24.4% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% American Indian, 8.0% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 11.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 10.6% were Irish, 9.4% were English, 8.2% were German, and 4.6% were American.
Of the 4,041 households, 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.9% were non-families, and 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.15. The median age was 37.6 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,828 and the median income for a family was $39,105. Males had a median income of $31,348 versus $23,044 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,068. About 18.5% of families and 22.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.7% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.
2020 census
White (non-Hispanic)
6,567
59.8%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)
2,681
24.41%
Native American
19
0.17%
Asian
63
0.57%
Pacific Islander
3
0.03%
Other/Mixed
270
2.46%
Hispanic or Latino
1,378
12.55%
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 10,981 people, 4,013 households, and 2,775 families residing in the county.
Education
Main article: Metter, Georgia § Education
Communities
City
Metter (county seat)
Town
Pulaski
Politics
2020
3,133
70.71%
1,269
28.64%
29
0.65%
2016
2,664
70.79%
1,026
27.27%
73
1.94%
2012
2,344
66.38%
1,157
32.77%
30
0.85%
2008
2,286
64.91%
1,209
34.33%
27
0.77%
2004
2,048
64.91%
1,096
34.74%
11
0.35%
2000
1,643
60.36%
1,053
38.68%
26
0.96%
1996
1,131
45.22%
1,097
43.86%
273
10.92%
1992
1,014
36.81%
1,192
43.27%
549
19.93%
1988
1,261
58.82%
877
40.90%
6
0.28%
1984
1,497
59.62%
1,014
40.38%
0
0.00%
1980
1,030
42.54%
1,358
56.09%
33
1.36%
1976
646
31.76%
1,388
68.24%
0
0.00%
1972
1,427
85.71%
238
14.29%
0
0.00%
1968
552
19.98%
587
21.25%
1,624
58.78%
1964
1,710
68.26%
795
31.74%
0
0.00%
1960
433
31.47%
943
68.53%
0
0.00%
1956
308
23.62%
996
76.38%
0
0.00%
1952
422
22.57%
1,448
77.43%
0
0.00%
1948
125
12.41%
589
58.49%
293
29.10%
1944
138
17.45%
653
82.55%
0
0.00%
1940
63
7.75%
748
92.00%
2
0.25%
1936
80
7.44%
992
92.28%
3
0.28%
1932
13
2.65%
476
97.14%
1
0.20%
1928
133
24.45%
411
75.55%
0
0.00%
1924
14
5.20%
241
89.59%
14
5.20%
1920
68
9.18%
673
90.82%
0
0.00%
1916
28
5.96%
442
94.04%
0
0.00%
1912
104
18.81%
443
80.11%
6
1.08%
