Census-designated place · Georgia
Candler-McAfee, Georgia
Candler-McAfee, census-designated place, in DeKalb County, Georgia. Candler-McAfee had 20,905 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,676). GEOID 1312834.
Residents, 2020-2024
20,905
±1,676 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 22,468
Median household income
$64,699
±$3,082 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$259,300
±$16,135 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,498
±$89 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Candler-McAfee and what county is it in?
Candler-McAfee is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in DeKalb County, Georgia. It covers 7.0 square miles of land, 3,228 residents per square mile in 2020.
Candler-McAfee is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 29 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Candler-McAfee, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Candler-McAfee's population at 20,905 (±1,676). The 2020 Census counted 22,468 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Candler-McAfee is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Candler-McAfee | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,905 ±1,676 | 765,351 | −3,106 |
| Households | 7,876 ±570 | 287,239 | −809 |
| Average household size | 2.62 ±0.16 | 2.63 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,046 ±532 | 330,830 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Candler-McAfee?
The median resident of Candler-McAfee is 43.0 years old; 15.7% are under 18 and 24.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 73.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 15.9%. 5.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Candler-McAfee | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 ±3.2 | 36.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.7% ±2.9 pts | 22.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.2% ±2.8 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Male | 44.5% ±2.6 pts | 47.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.4% ±2.5 pts | 10.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 15.9% ±2.5 pts | 27.9% | +7.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 73.1% ±3.4 pts | 50.4% | −14.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±1.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.9% ±2.4 pts | 17.3% | +3.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9% ±2.2 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7% ±1.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| With a disability | 18.5% ±2.3 pts | 12.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.2% ±2.2 pts | 12.7% | −5.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.2% ±3.1 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.5% ±3.6 pts | 47.4% | +7.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.2% ±2.1 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.4% ±3.2 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1% ±1.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Candler-McAfee earn?
Half of Candler-McAfee's 7,876 households earn less than $64,699 a year (±$3,082), against $80,644 in DeKalb County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $51,287 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $13,412 after inflation. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Candler-McAfee | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,699 ±$3,082 | $80,644 | +$13,412 |
| Mean household income | $81,279 ±$5,092 | $119,788 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,330 ±$2,276 | $46,998 | +$7,004 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.7% ±3.3 pts | 13.7% | −7.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.0% ±9.9 pts | 20.0% | −21.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.9% ±3.5 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.4% ±3.6 pts | 96.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.2% ±3.5 pts | 93.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Candler-McAfee?
Owners occupy 65.4% of Candler-McAfee's occupied homes and renters 34.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $259,300 by its owner (±$16,135). The median renter pays $1,498 a month including utilities, and 36.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Candler-McAfee | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $259,300 ±$16,135 | $357,800 | +$118,509 |
| Median gross rent | $1,498 ±$89 | $1,692 | +$229 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.7% ±8.1 pts | 48.9% | −14.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,519 ±$78 | $1,979 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.4% ±4.7 pts | 58.8% | +10.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.6% ±4.7 pts | 41.2% | – |
| Housing units | 10,046 ±532 | 330,830 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.1% ±1.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 22.7% ±6.0 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.8% ±3.9 pts | 55.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.4% ±1.0 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.8% ±2.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.3% ±2.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Candler-McAfee work and get to work?
62.3% of Candler-McAfee's workers drive alone and 21.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 12.2%.
| Measure | Candler-McAfee | DeKalb County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.0% ±3.0 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 12.2% ±4.7 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 62.3% ±4.3 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.8% ±1.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.3% ±1.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.8% ±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.2% ±3.1 pts | 22.6% | +16.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.8 min ±2.2 | 30.4 min | −3.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Candler-McAfee?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Candler-McAfee (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $46,062 (Tract 236.03) to $86,596 (Tract 235.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 235.06DeKalb County | 5,512 | $64,453 |
| Tract 235.01DeKalb County | 3,785 | $86,596 |
| Tract 236.03DeKalb County | 3,475 | $46,062 |
| Tract 235.05DeKalb County | 2,901 | $72,188 |
| Tract 235.04DeKalb County | 2,728 | $65,694 |
| Tract 236.02DeKalb County | 1,942 | $71,667 |
| Tract 236.01DeKalb County | 2,338 | $75,833 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Candler-McAfee) · Census block assignment files
How does Candler-McAfee compare with other places in Georgia?
Candler-McAfee ranks 157th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 56th | 360 |
| Residents per square mile | 21st | 360 |
| Median household income | 157th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 133rd | 357 |
| Median home value | 127th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 85th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 180th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 114th | 343 |
| Median age | 59th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 124th | 354 |
| Work from home | 37th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 57th | 359 |
Candler-McAfee's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Candler-McAfee?
8 of the 57 figures for Candler-McAfee on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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