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Candler-McAfee

Georgia · 23,025 residents · 6.963 sq mi
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Candler-McAfee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,380. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 5,269 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $137,300. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,025
−19%since 2000
from 28,294 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,307 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 4,063 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.6
+19%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K23K25K28K30K1990201020202024Candler-McAfee
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,380
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,152 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,939
+19%since 2000
from $15,092 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$853
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $651 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.0%
−21.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+71%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(888)
Black94.7%(26,802)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(264)
Asian0.1%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.3%(2,911)
2010
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(1,399)
Black90.9%(20,926)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(303)
Asian0.2%(47)
Other0.7%(153)
Diversity Score19.5%(4,481)
Diversity Score
19
+89%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
+42%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
14.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.5%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Candler-McAfee, Georgia?

Candler-McAfee, Georgia has about 23,025 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Candler-McAfee, Georgia?

The typical household in Candler-McAfee, Georgia earns about $36,380 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Candler-McAfee, Georgia expensive?

In Candler-McAfee, Georgia, the median home is worth about $137,300, and the typical rent is about $853 a month.

How educated are people in Candler-McAfee, Georgia?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Candler-McAfee, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Candler-McAfee, Georgia?

About 25.2% of people in Candler-McAfee, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Candler-McAfee, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Candler-McAfee, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6,466 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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