Meriwether County's 2026 population is estimated at 22,389, reflecting a 2.17% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Meriwether County is the 84th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 21,817 and has grown 2.62% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.5 years
Female: 45 years
Male: 41 years
There are 16,542 adults, (4,473 of whom are seniors) in Meriwether County.
Female: 10,838 (51.8%)
Male: 10,091 (48.2%)
The racial composition of Meriwether County includes 56.82% White, 39.13% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,892 | 56.82% |
| Black or African American | 8,190 | 39.13% |
| Two or more races | 597 | 2.85% |
| Asian | 142 | 0.68% |
| Other race | 76 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.07% |
Meriwether County 's average per capita income is $41,178. Household income levels show a median of $57,340. The poverty rate stands at 18.93%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,901 | - |
| Families | $68,368 | $85,458 |
| Households | $57,340 | $72,311 |
| Non Families | $32,881 | $37,853 |
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