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Candler-McAfee

Georgia · 22,468 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 $43,349. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 5,826 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $143,400. Households here earn about 29% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,468
−21%since 2000
from 28,294 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,227 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 4,063 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+20%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,349
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,152 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,512
+49%since 2000
from $15,092 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,111
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $651 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
44.7% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+50%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic12.6%(2,839)
Black80.1%(17,999)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(692)
Asian0.5%(116)
Other3.7%(833)
Diversity Score42.6%(9,565)
Diversity Score
43
+314%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 21.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.1%
−60.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Candler-McAfee, Georgia?

Candler-McAfee, Georgia has about 22,468 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Candler-McAfee, Georgia earns about $43,349 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 $143,400, and the typical rent is about $1,111 a month.

How educated are people in Candler-McAfee, Georgia?

About 24.1% 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 17.4% 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 7,023 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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