Candler County, Georgia

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Candler County, Georgia
County
Courthouse of Candler County, Georgia.jpg
Candler County Courthouse, in Metter
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Map of Georgia highlighting Candler County.svg
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Coordinates: 32°24′N82°04′W / 32.4°N 82.07°W / 32.4; -82.07
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
StateFlag of Georgia (U.S. state).svg Georgia
Founded1914;111 years ago (1914)
Named after Allen D. Candler
Seat Metter
Largest cityMetter
Area
 • Total
249 sq mi (640 km2)
 • Land243 sq mi (630 km2)
 • Water5.8 sq mi (15 km2)  2.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
10,981
 • Density45/sq mi (17/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district 12th
Website metter-candler.com

Candler County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,981. [1] The county seat is Metter. [2] The county was founded in 1914 and named for Allen D. Candler, the 56th governor of Georgia. [3]

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Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 249 square miles (640 km2), of which 243 square miles (630 km2) is land and 5.8 square miles (15 km2) (2.3%) is water. [4]

The majority of Candler County is located in the Canoochee River sub-basin of the Ogeechee River basin. The western edge of the county, west of State Route 57, is located in the Ohoopee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin. [5]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Communities

City

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Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920 9,228—
1930 8,991−2.6%
1940 9,1031.2%
1950 8,063−11.4%
1960 6,672−17.3%
1970 6,412−3.9%
1980 7,51817.2%
1990 7,7443.0%
2000 9,57723.7%
2010 10,99814.8%
2020 10,981−0.2%
2024 (est.)11,130 [6] 1.4%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]
1790-1880 [8] 1890-1910 [9]
1920-1930 [10] 1930-1940 [11]
1940-1950 [12] 1960-1980 [13]
1980-2000 [14] 2010 [15]
Candler County racial composition as of 2020 [16]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)6,56759.8%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)2,68124.41%
Native American 190.17%
Asian 630.57%
Pacific Islander 30.03%
Other/Mixed 2702.46%
Hispanic or Latino 1,37812.55%

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 10,981 people, 4,116 households, and 2,775 families living in the county. [17] [18] [19]

Of the residents, 25.0% were under the age of 18 and 19.3% were 65 years of age or older; the median age was 40.8 years. For every 100 females there were 96.4 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 92.1 males. 0.0% of residents lived in urban areas and 100.0% lived in rural areas. [17] [18]

The racial makeup of the county was 61.6% White, 24.5% Black or African American, 0.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 7.4% from some other race, and 5.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 12.5% of the population. [19]

There were 4,116 households in the county, of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 29.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. [18]

There were 4,629 housing units, of which 11.1% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 65.7% were owner-occupied and 34.3% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 7.3%. [18]

Education

Politics

As of the 2020s, Candler County is a Republican stronghold, voting 73% for Donald Trump in 2024. For elections to the United States House of Representatives, Candler County is part of Georgia's 12th congressional district, currently represented by Rick Allen. For elections to the Georgia State Senate, Candler County is part of District 4. [20] For elections to the Georgia House of Representatives, Candler County is part of district 158. [21]

United States presidential election results for Candler County, Georgia [22]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
№ %№ %№ %
1912 10418.81%44380.11%61.08%
1916 285.96%44294.04%00.00%
1920 689.18%67390.82%00.00%
1924 145.20%24189.59%145.20%
1928 13324.45%41175.55%00.00%
1932 132.65%47697.14%10.20%
1936 807.44%99292.28%30.28%
1940 637.75%74892.00%20.25%
1944 13817.45%65382.55%00.00%
1948 12512.41%58958.49%29329.10%
1952 42222.57%1,44877.43%00.00%
1956 30823.62%99676.38%00.00%
1960 43331.47%94368.53%00.00%
1964 1,71068.26%79531.74%00.00%
1968 55219.98%58721.25%1,62458.78%
1972 1,42785.71%23814.29%00.00%
1976 64631.76%1,38868.24%00.00%
1980 1,03042.54%1,35856.09%331.36%
1984 1,49759.62%1,01440.38%00.00%
1988 1,26158.82%87740.90%60.28%
1992 1,01436.81%1,19243.27%54919.93%
1996 1,13145.22%1,09743.86%27310.92%
2000 1,64360.36%1,05338.68%260.96%
2004 2,04864.91%1,09634.74%110.35%
2008 2,28664.91%1,20934.33%270.77%
2012 2,34466.38%1,15732.77%300.85%
2016 2,66470.79%1,02627.27%731.94%
2020 3,13370.71%1,26928.64%290.65%
2024 3,36673.69%1,19626.18%60.13%

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Census - Geography Profile: Candler County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 26, 2022.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Candler County". Georgia.gov. Archived from the original on June 14, 2012. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ↑ "Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Interactive Mapping Experience". Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Archived from the original on October 3, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
  6. ↑ "County Population Totals and Components of Change: 2020-2024". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
  8. ↑ "1880 Census Population by Counties 1790-1800" (PDF). US Census Bureau . 1880.
  9. ↑ "1910 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). US Census Bureau . 1910. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 16, 2024.
  10. ↑ "1930 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). US Census Bureau . 1930.
  11. ↑ "1940 Census of Population - Georgia" (PDF). US Census Bureau . 1940.
  12. ↑ "1950 Census of Population - Georgia -" (PDF). US Census Bureau . 1950.
  13. ↑ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Georgia" (PDF). US Census Bureau . 1980.
  14. ↑ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Georgia" (PDF). US Census Bureau . 2000.
  15. ↑ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 7, 2011. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  16. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  17. 1 2 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
  18. 1 2 3 4 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
  19. 1 2 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
  20. ↑ "Georgia General Assembly". www.legis.ga.gov. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Georgia General Assembly". www.legis.ga.gov. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  22. ↑ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 19, 2018.

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