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Metter, Georgia
Metter, city, in Candler County, Georgia. Metter had 4,076 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,004 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,989 (±29). GEOID 1351072.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,076
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,004 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,989 ±29
Median household income
$35,759
±$10,606 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$156,300
±$18,521 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$585
±$179 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Metter and what county is it in?
Metter is a city in Candler County, Georgia. It covers 7.5 square miles of land, 533 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Metter, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,076 people lived in Metter on July 1, 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 4,004 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,989 (±29).
| Measure | Metter | Candler County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,989 ±29 | 11,043 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,735 ±202 | 4,152 | +280 |
| Average household size | 2.19 ±0.25 | 2.59 | −0.41 |
| Housing units | 1,941 ±191 | 4,664 | no clear change |
Metter's population since 2000
From 3,879 in 2000 to 4,076 in 2025: up 5.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Metter as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
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 Metter?
The median resident of Metter is 44.8 years old; 20.4% are under 18 and 25.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 55.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 23.8%. 8.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Metter | Candler County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.8 ±6.8 | 40.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.4% ±5.5 pts | 24.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.0% ±6.2 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Male | 47.5% ±4.4 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.2% ±7.9 pts | 12.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 55.8% ±8.3 pts | 58.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 23.8% ±6.8 pts | 22.4% | −12.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±2.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.3% ±4.2 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.6% ±8.4 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8% ±3.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| With a disability | 19.8% ±6.6 pts | 20.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 24.2% ±10.2 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.4% ±7.5 pts | 82.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.1% ±6.2 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1% ±5.4 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.7% ±4.9 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0% ±1.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Metter earn?
Half of Metter's 1,735 households earn less than $35,759 a year (±$10,606), against $49,581 in Candler County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $28,515 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Metter | Candler County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $35,759 ±$10,606 | $49,581 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $52,679 ±$10,254 | $65,657 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,876 ±$3,856 | $25,409 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.2% ±7.3 pts | 16.3% | −20.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.1% ±10.5 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.3% ±8.3 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.0% ±6.4 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.3% ±6.5 pts | 83.1% | – |
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 Metter?
Owners occupy 48.0% of Metter's occupied homes and renters 52.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $156,300 by its owner (±$18,521). The median renter pays $585 a month including utilities, and 22.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Metter | Candler County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $156,300 ±$18,521 | $159,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $585 ±$179 | $715 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.2% ±11.8 pts | 24.0% | −34.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,103 ±$127 | $1,198 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 48.0% ±9.7 pts | 62.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 52.0% ±9.7 pts | 38.0% | – |
| Housing units | 1,941 ±191 | 4,664 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.6% ±4.0 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.6% ±8.9 pts | 58.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 21.0% ±8.7 pts | 32.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.9% ±4.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.1% ±5.9 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% ±4.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
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 many new homes is Metter building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units in Metter in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 1.7 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Metter work and get to work?
82.8% of Metter's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.3 minutes.
| Measure | Metter | Candler County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 45.6% ±6.2 pts | 52.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.8% ±7.8 pts | 84.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.7% ±7.6 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 2.7% ±3.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.1% ±2.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.3 min ±4.7 | 23.4 min | no clear change |
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 Metter?
No census tract lies mostly in Metter; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9501Candler County | 5,467 | $48,044 |
| Tract 9502Candler County | 3,288 | $46,865 |
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 Metter) · Census block assignment files
How does Metter compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Metter is the 5,463rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 168th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Metter ranks 320th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 168th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 185th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 273rd | 360 |
| Median household income | 320th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 276th | 357 |
| Median home value | 252nd | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 329th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 175th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 250th | 343 |
| Median age | 38th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 281st | 354 |
| Travel time to work | 283rd | 359 |
Metter's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Metter with other places
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 Metter?
17 of the 57 figures for Metter 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Metter are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Metter.