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Candler County

Georgia · 10,998 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 $35,828. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,700. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,998
+15%since 2000
from 9,577 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
+6%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Candler County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,828
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,022 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,068
+24%since 2000
from $12,958 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$519
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.5%
−34.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+13%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(6,949)
Black24.3%(2,669)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(1,227)
Asian0.5%(57)
Other1.8%(193)
Diversity Score67.2%(7,386)
Diversity Score
67
+4%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.9%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Candler County, Georgia?

Candler County, Georgia has about 10,998 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Candler County, Georgia earns about $35,828 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 $76,700, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Candler County, Georgia?

About 13.2% 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 22.3% 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 3,254 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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