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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Metter

Georgia · 3,879 residents · 7.506 sq mi
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Metter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,288. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,100. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,879
+5%since 1990
from 3,707 in 1990
1990 – 2025
517 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 494 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+7%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Metter
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,288
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,050 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,308
+51%since 1990
from $9,504 in 1990
US average: $21,522
33.3%
+11.8 ptssince 1990
from 21.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,100
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$386
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266 in 1990
US average: $602
65.4%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 66.8% in 1990
34.6% rent
2.3
−15%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic61%(2,262)
Black38.3%(1,418)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(25)
Asian0.5%(18)
Diversity Score61%(2,262)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(2,059)
Black40.8%(1,583)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(204)
Asian0.4%(16)
Diversity Score68.1%(2,642)
68
+12%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
54.7%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 52.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−24%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Metter, Georgia?

Metter, Georgia has about 3,879 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Metter, Georgia?

The typical household in Metter, Georgia earns about $21,288 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Metter, Georgia expensive?

In Metter, Georgia, the median home is worth about $49,100, and the typical rent is about $386 a month.

How educated are people in Metter, Georgia?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Metter, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Metter, Georgia?

About 33.3% of people in Metter, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Metter, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Metter, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 172 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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