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Metter

Georgia · 4,130 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 $28,633. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,300. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,130
+6%since 2000
from 3,879 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
550 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
−4%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Metter
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,633
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,288 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,517
+15%since 2000
from $14,308 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.3%
−33.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
45.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(2,059)
Black40.8%(1,583)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(204)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.1%(2,642)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(2,145)
Black38%(1,571)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(339)
Asian1.2%(49)
Other0.8%(35)
Diversity Score72.6%(2,997)
Diversity Score
73
+7%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.5%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+66%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.3%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Metter, Georgia?

Metter, Georgia has about 4,130 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Metter, Georgia?

The typical household in Metter, Georgia earns about $28,633 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 $66,300, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Metter, Georgia?

About 12.4% 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 24.3% 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 423 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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