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Metter

County:
Candler County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
7.506
State:
Georgia

Metter is a city located in Candler County, Georgia. Metter has a 2026 population of 4,023. It is also the county seat of Candler County. Metter is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually and its population has increased by 0.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,016 in 2020.

The median household income in Metter is $35,759 with a poverty rate of 15.24%. The median age in Metter is 44.8 years: 40.4 years for males, and 48.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.6 males.

4K
Total Population
536
Density (mi²)
1 0.02%
Growth

Metter Population

Metter Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,02310.02%
20254,02210.02%
20244,021120.3%
20234,009411.03%
20223,96820.05%
20213,966-50-1.25%
20204,016120.3%
20193,95830.08%
20183,955330.84%
20173,922-50-1.26%
20163,972-23-0.58%
20153,995-7-0.17%
20144,002-32-0.79%
20134,034-68-1.66%
20124,102-51-1.23%
20114,153681.66%
20104,085-45-1.09%
20003,8791724.64%
19903,7071764.98%
19803,53161921.26%
19702,91200%

Median Age

Overall: 44.8 years
Female: 48.8 years
Male: 40.4 years

Metter Adults

There are 3,174 adults, (996 of whom are seniors) in Metter.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,093 (52.5%)
Male: 1,896 (47.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Metter includes 56.33% White, 25.29% Black or African American, 8.22% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,24756.33%
Black or African American1,00925.29%
Two or more races3799.5%
Other race3288.22%
Asian260.65%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race2917.3%
Two or more races1944.86%
Black or African American591.48%
White230.58%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,22455.75%
Black or African American95023.82%
Two or more races1854.64%
Other race370.93%
Asian260.65%

Metter Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Metter 's average per capita income is $35,394. Household income levels show a median of $35,759. The poverty rate stands at 15.24%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$66,875-
Families$66,585$73,403
Households$35,759$52,679
Non Families$22,247$29,938

$35,394

Average Income

$35,759

Median Household Income

15.24%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)