Metter is a city located in Candler County Georgia. Metter has a 2024 population of 3,977. It is also the county seat of Candler County. Metter is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -0.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,013 in 2020.
The average household income in Metter is $48,142 with a poverty rate of 20.4%. The median age in Metter is 46.2 years: 44.8 years for males, and 46.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Metter was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,114 | 53.17% |
| Black or African American | 1,243 | 31.26% |
| Other race | 304 | 7.65% |
| Two or more races | 271 | 6.82% |
| Asian | 44 | 1.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,628 | 2.31 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Non Family | 676 | 1.02 | 30.9 | 69.1 |
| Married | 658 | 3.06 | 67 | 33 |
| Female | 239 | 3.6 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Male | 55 | 3.62 | 23.6 | 76.4 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
46.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 370 | 12.67% |
| Associates Degree | 150 | 5.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 148 | 5.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 97 | 3.32% |
| High School Graduate | 1,101 | 37.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 379 | 12.98% |
| Some College | 675 | 23.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,612 | 1,317 | 204 |
| Black | 793 | 656 | 41 |
| Hispanic | 414 | 107 | 0 |
| Other Race | 304 | 97 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 131 | 74 | 0 |
| Asian | 37 | 27 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 82.72%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,757 | $0 | $35,872 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,265 | $68,698 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,583 | $34,850 | $15,951 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $20,114 |
| Overall | $33,213 | $40,500 | $21,689 |
| Some College | $34,444 | $55,093 | $33,629 |
$33,213
Average Earnings
$40,500
Average Male
$21,689
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.25% of Metter residents speak only English, while 14.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,183 | 452 | 38.21% |
| White | 1,902 | 265 | 13.93% |
| Hispanic | 554 | 63 | 11.37% |
| Other | 304 | 27 | 8.88% |
| Multiple | 265 | 24 | 9.06% |
20.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.26%
Male Poverty Rate
24.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Metter is Black, with 38.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Metter is Other, with 8.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.01% |
| Some College | 18.56% |
| High School | 12.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 52.94% |
| Female Employed | 14.08% |
| Male Employed | 6.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,000 | $60,199 |
| Households | $31,786 | $48,142 |
| Married Families | $60,345 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,094 | $28,365 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
39.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
220
Number of Veterans
204
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 125 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 127 |
| 55 to 64 | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 75+ | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 126 | 7.19% |
| Black | 94 | 10.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.6%
Labor Force Participation
44.8%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.97%
Born in Metter
88.96%
Native Born
11.04%
Foreign Born
10.29%
Non Citizen
0.75%
Naturalized
88.96% of Metter residents were born in the United States, with 69.97% having been born in Georgia. 10.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,932 | -9 | -0.23% |
| 2028 | 3,941 | -9 | -0.23% |
| 2027 | 3,950 | -9 | -0.23% |
| 2026 | 3,959 | -9 | -0.23% |
| 2025 | 3,968 | -9 | -0.23% |
| 2024 | 3,977 | -9 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 3,986 | 35 | 0.89% |
| 2022 | 3,951 | -7 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 3,958 | -55 | -1.37% |
| 2020 | 4,013 | 55 | 1.39% |
| 2019 | 3,958 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 3,955 | 33 | 0.84% |
| 2017 | 3,922 | -50 | -1.26% |
| 2016 | 3,972 | -23 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 3,995 | -7 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 4,002 | -32 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 4,034 | -68 | -1.66% |
| 2012 | 4,102 | -51 | -1.23% |
| 2011 | 4,153 | 68 | 1.66% |
| 2010 | 4,085 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,879 | 172 | 4.64% |
| 1990 | 3,707 | 176 | 4.98% |
| 1980 | 3,531 | 619 | 21.26% |
| 1970 | 2,912 | -1,020 | -25.94% |