Candler County, Georgia facts for kids
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Candler County
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Candler County Courthouse, in Metter
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Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Founded | 1914 |
| Named for | Allen D. Candler |
| Seat | Metter |
| Largest city | Metter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 249 sq mi (640 km2) |
| • Land | 243 sq mi (630 km2) |
| • Water | 5.8 sq mi (15 km2) 2.3%% |
| Population | |
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10,803 |
| • Density | 45/sq mi (17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 12th |
Candler County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,998. The county seat is Metter. The county was founded in 1914 and named for Allen D. Candler, the 56th governor of Georgia.
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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.
The majority of Candler County is located in the Canoochee River sub-basin of the Ogeechee River basin. The very western edge of the county, west of State Route 57, is located in the Ohoopee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin.
Major highways
Interstate 16
State Route 23
State Route 46
State Route 57
State Route 121
State Route 129
State Route 404
Adjacent counties
- Bulloch County (east)
- Evans County (southeast)
- Tattnall County (south)
- Emanuel County (northwest)
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 9,228 | — | |
| 1930 | 8,991 | −2.6% | |
| 1940 | 9,103 | 1.2% | |
| 1950 | 8,063 | −11.4% | |
| 1960 | 6,672 | −17.3% | |
| 1970 | 6,412 | −3.9% | |
| 1980 | 7,518 | 17.2% | |
| 1990 | 7,744 | 3.0% | |
| 2000 | 9,577 | 23.7% | |
| 2010 | 10,998 | 14.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 10,803 | −1.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2019 |
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2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 10,998 people, 4,041 households, and 2,793 families living in the county. The population density was 45.3 inhabitants per square mile (17.5/km2). There were 4,761 housing units at an average density of 19.6 per square mile (7.6/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 65.9% white, 24.4% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% American Indian, 8.0% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 11.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 10.6% were Irish, 9.4% were English, 8.2% were German, and 4.6% were American.
Of the 4,041 households, 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.9% were non-families, and 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.15. The median age was 37.6 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,828 and the median income for a family was $39,105. Males had a median income of $31,348 versus $23,044 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,068. About 18.5% of families and 22.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.7% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 6,567 | 59.8% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,681 | 24.41% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.57% |
| Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 270 | 2.46% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,378 | 12.55% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 10,981 people, 4,013 households, and 2,775 families residing in the county.
Communities
- Metter (county seat)
- Pulaski
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