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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Candler County

Georgia · 7,744 residents · 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 $19,375. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 1,833 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $46,200. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,744
−19%vs 2000
vs 9,577 in 2000
1990 – 2025
32 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.6
−3%vs 2000
vs 35.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Candler County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$19,375
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,022 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,293
−28%vs 2000
vs $12,958 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.1%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $47,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$253
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $353 in 2000
US average: $450
71.7%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.1% in 2000
28.3% rent
2.4
+25%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score64.6%(6,182)
1990
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(5,309)
Black30.9%(2,396)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(132)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other0.3%(21)
Diversity Score56.6%(4,383)
57
−12%vs 2000
vs 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.2%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Candler County, Georgia?

Candler County, Georgia has about 7,744 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Candler County, Georgia earns about $19,375 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 $46,200, and the typical rent is about $253 a month.

How educated are people in Candler County, Georgia?

About 9.9% 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 24.1% of people in Candler County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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