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Candler County

Georgia · 10,981 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 $36,955. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $89,800. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,981
+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: 280
Median age
40.8
+15%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Candler County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,955
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,022 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,897
+61%since 2000
from $12,958 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$606
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+28%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(6,567)
Black24.4%(2,681)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(1,378)
Asian0.6%(63)
Other2.7%(292)
Diversity Score70.8%(7,773)
Segregation Score5.4%(598)
Diversity Score
71
+10%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
5
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.6%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.4%
−54.2 ptssince 2013
from 72.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Candler County, Georgia?

Candler County, Georgia has about 10,981 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Candler County, Georgia earns about $36,955 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 $89,800, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Candler County, Georgia?

About 11.4% 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 25.1% 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 3,237 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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