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Candler County, Georgia
Candler County, Georgia. Candler County had 11,275 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.5% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 2 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 13043.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,275
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,981 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,043
Median household income
$49,581
±$5,151 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$159,200
±$11,151 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$715
±$67 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Candler County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,981 residents in Candler County. The Census Bureau estimates 11,275 for July 1, 2025, up 2.5% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 11,043 over 243 square miles of land.
| Measure | Candler County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,043 | 10,940,407 | +231 |
| Households | 4,152±165 | 4,074,366 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.59±0.10 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,664±16 | 4,541,835 | −106 |
Candler County's population since 2000
From 9,577 in 2000 to 11,275 in 2025: up 17.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Candler County?
Candler County holds 2 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Metter with 4,076 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Metter | 4,004 | $35,759 |
|---|---|---|
| PulaskiGEOID 1363000 | 211 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Candler County?
The median resident of Candler County is 40.4 years old; 24.8% are under 18 and 19.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 58.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 22.4%. 5.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Candler County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4±0.8 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.8%±1.5 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.1%±1.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.8% | 11.0% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 58.5%±1.0 pts | 49.1% | −2.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 22.4%±1.9 pts | 30.7% | −2.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7%±1.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.8%±1.5 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.2%±1.9 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4%±1.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 20.8%±3.8 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.1%±4.1 pts | 12.4% | −6.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.8%±3.8 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.0%±3.5 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.6%±2.9 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±1.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Candler County's 4,152 households earn less than $49,581 a year (±$5,151), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $41,519 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,062 after inflation. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Candler County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,581±$5,151 | $77,353 | +$8,062 |
| Mean household income | $65,657±$6,310 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,409±$2,039 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.3%±5.6 pts | 13.4% | −14.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.9%±11.9 pts | 18.3% | −22.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.5%±5.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.1%±3.9 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 62.0% of Candler County's occupied homes and renters 38.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $159,200 by its owner (±$11,151). The median renter pays $715 a month including utilities, and 24.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Candler County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $159,200±$11,151 | $303,300 | +$40,930 |
| Median gross rent | $715±$67 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.0%±9.6 pts | 43.4% | −28.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,198±$86 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 62.0%±5.2 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,664±16 | 4,541,835 | −106 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8%±1.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.0%±3.4 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.9%±4.9 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 32.6%±4.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.1%±3.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 Candler County building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units across Candler County in 2025 (7 single-family), 0.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Candler County get to work?
84.9% of Candler County's workers drive alone and 3.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.4 minutes.
| Measure | Candler County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.7%±3.5 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5%±1.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.9%±4.3 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.3%±4.1 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±1.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.1%±1.8 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.4 min±2.5 | 28.3 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 are Candler County's census tracts?
Candler County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $46,865 (Tract 9502) to $60,192 (Tract 9503).
| Tract 950113043950100 | 5,467±479 | $48,044 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950213043950200 | 3,288±520 | $46,865 |
| Tract 950313043950300 | 2,288±411 | $60,192 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Candler County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 120th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 89th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 97th of 159 |
| Median household income | 127th of 159 |
| Median home value | 88th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 133rd of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 90th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 100th of 159 |
| Median age | 70th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Candler County 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' school search.