Meriwether County's estimated 2026 population is 22,389 with a growth rate of 2.17% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Meriwether County is the 84th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 21,817 and has seen a growth of 2.62% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Meriwether County includes 57.75% White, 38.18% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (57.75%)
Black or African American (38.18%)
Two or more races (2.98%)
Other race (0.65%)
Asian (0.3%)
Native American (0.09%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,987 | 57.75% |
| Black or African American | 7,926 | 38.18% |
| Two or more races | 619 | 2.98% |
| Other race | 135 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Meriwether County's average per capita income is $39,573. Household income levels show a median of $56,458. The poverty rate stands at 19.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,806 | - |
| Families | $67,010 | $80,589 |
| Households | $56,458 | $68,412 |
| Non Families | $23,864 | $35,524 |
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