Candler County, Georgia's estimated 2024 population is 11,156 with a growth rate of 0.88% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Candler County, Georgia is the 119th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 11,013 and has seen a growth of 1.3% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,641 | 97 | 0.84% |
| 2028 | 11,544 | 97 | 0.85% |
| 2027 | 11,447 | 97 | 0.85% |
| 2026 | 11,350 | 97 | 0.86% |
| 2025 | 11,253 | 97 | 0.87% |
| 2024 | 11,156 | 97 | 0.88% |
| 2023 | 11,059 | 97 | 0.88% |
| 2022 | 10,962 | 15 | 0.14% |
| 2021 | 10,947 | -75 | -0.68% |
| 2020 | 11,022 | 187 | 1.73% |
| 2019 | 10,835 | 22 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 10,813 | 115 | 1.07% |
| 2017 | 10,698 | -139 | -1.28% |
| 2016 | 10,837 | -27 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 10,864 | 11 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 10,853 | -97 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 10,950 | -140 | -1.26% |
| 2012 | 11,090 | -109 | -0.97% |
| 2011 | 11,199 | 186 | 1.69% |
| 2010 | 11,013 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 7,744 | 226 | 3.01% |
| 1980 | 7,518 | 1,106 | 17.25% |
| 1970 | 6,412 | -260 | -3.9% |
| 1960 | 6,672 | -1,391 | -17.25% |
| 1950 | 8,063 | -1,040 | -11.42% |
| 1940 | 9,103 | 112 | 1.25% |
| 1930 | 8,991 | -237 | -2.57% |
| 1920 | 9,228 | -2,413 | -20.73% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,658 | 60.68% |
| Black or African American | 2,485 | 22.65% |
| Other race | 734 | 6.69% |
| Two or more races | 710 | 6.47% |
| Native American | 319 | 2.91% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,183 | 2.55 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Married | 2,067 | 3.3 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Non Family | 1,413 | 1.04 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Female | 562 | 3.12 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
| Male | 141 | 4.44 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
62.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 745 | 10.24% |
| Associates Degree | 460 | 6.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 570 | 7.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 422 | 5.8% |
| High School Graduate | 2,544 | 34.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 778 | 10.69% |
| Some College | 1,756 | 24.14% |
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 | 4,616 | 3,891 | 801 |
| Black | 1,626 | 1,373 | 141 |
| Hispanic | 719 | 218 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 422 | 236 | 50 |
| Other Race | 420 | 169 | 0 |
| Native American | 80 | 11 | 0 |
| Asian | 66 | 55 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 84.44%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,753 | $53,780 | $38,706 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,893 | $74,679 | $47,007 |
| High School Graduate | $35,103 | $44,167 | $23,047 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,149 | $25,481 | $19,531 |
| Overall | $36,146 | $42,904 | $28,810 |
| Some College | $36,140 | $40,903 | $30,521 |
$36,146
Average Earnings
$42,904
Average Male
$28,810
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.98% of Candler County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 12.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,374 | 982 | 15.41% |
| Black | 2,396 | 397 | 16.57% |
| Hispanic | 1,398 | 349 | 24.96% |
| Native | 319 | 297 | 93.1% |
| Multiple | 703 | 142 | 20.2% |
| Other | 734 | 24 | 3.27% |
17.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.95%
Male Poverty Rate
17.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Candler County, Georgia is Native, with 93.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Candler County, Georgia is Other, with 3.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.43% |
| Some College | 12.42% |
| High School | 9.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 69.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 66.36% |
| Female Employed | 8.27% |
| Male Employed | 7.75% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,191 | $82,614 |
| Households | $50,431 | $67,496 |
| Married Families | $74,717 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,303 | $36,971 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
641
Number of Veterans
577
Male Veterans
64
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 297 |
| Second Gulf War | 173 |
| First Gulf War | 125 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 264 |
| 55 to 64 | 142 |
| 35 to 54 | 106 |
| 75+ | 76 |
| 18 to 34 | 53 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 427 | 8.12% |
| Black | 148 | 8.06% |
| 2+ Races | 66 | 15.28% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 4.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
4%
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
72.39%
Born in Candler County, Georgia
93.6%
Native Born
6.4%
Foreign Born
6.12%
Non Citizen
0.27%
Naturalized
93.6% of Candler County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 72.39% having been born in Georgia. 6.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.