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Candler County

Georgia · 11,275 residents (2025 est.) · 243.059 sq mi
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Candler County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,581. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $159,200. Households here earn about 36% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,043
+15%since 2000
from 9,577 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
+6%since 2009
from 43 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+13%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,275 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Candler County
202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.3%(471)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.9%(538)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410%(1,109)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.8%(862)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.1%(783)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.5%(1,159)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.7%(1,185)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.5%(1,494)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.1%(1,332)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.6%(1,284)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.5%(608)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2%(218)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,581
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,022 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,409
+96%since 2000
from $12,958 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+5%since 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,200
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
38.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+49%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
39
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.9%(6,028)
Black26.9%(2,576)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(882)
Asian0.3%(26)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(6,461)
Black22.4%(2,479)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(1,416)
Asian0.6%(64)
Other5.6%(623)
Diversity Score
73
+5%since 2009
from 70 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
17
+216%since 2020
from 5 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican8.8%(973)
Salvadoran1.8%(194)
Cuban1.4%(158)
Puerto Rican0.6%(67)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(39)
Chinese0.2%(19)
Vietnamese0.1%(6)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(14)
Chamorro0.1%(14)
Ancestry
American9.3%(1,032)
Irish7.6%(840)
German7.4%(818)
English6.8%(748)
Scotch-Irish1.8%(195)
French1.3%(146)
Italian1.3%(139)
Scottish1%(113)
Swiss0.8%(87)
Polish0.7%(76)
Russian0.6%(69)
Swedish0.6%(69)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.5%(59)
Danish0.4%(44)
Nigerian0.3%(35)
Canadian0.2%(22)
British0.1%(15)
Slovak0.1%(11)
Hungarian0.1%(8)
Norwegian0.1%(7)
Portuguese0.1%(6)
Welsh0%(1)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.8%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.3%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.1%
−57.5 ptssince 2013
from 72.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.1%
+30.6 ptssince 2017
from 52.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 91.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 7.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.6%(1,662)
Married50.6%(2,297)
Widowed2.4%(110)
Divorced10.4%(472)
Women 15+
Never married22.1%(968)
Married50.7%(2,221)
Widowed14.6%(641)
Divorced12.6%(554)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Candler County, Georgia?

Candler County, Georgia has about 11,043 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Candler County, Georgia?

The typical household in Candler County, Georgia earns about $49,581 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Candler County, Georgia expensive?

In Candler County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $159,200, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Candler County, Georgia?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Candler County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Candler County, Georgia?

About 16.3% of people in Candler County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Candler County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Candler County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,299 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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