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Candler County, Georgia

Coordinates: 32°24′N 82°04′W / 32.40°N 82.07°W / 32.40; -82.07
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Not to be confused with Candler, Georgia.
Candler County, Georgia
County
Candler County Courthouse, in Metter
Candler County Courthouse, in Metter
Official logo of Candler County, Georgia
Logo
Map of Georgia highlighting Candler County
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Coordinates: 32°24′N 82°04′W / 32.4°N 82.07°W / 32.4; -82.07
Country United States
State Georgia
Founded1914; 112 years ago (1914)
Named afterAllen D. Candler
SeatMetter
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 zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district12th
Websitemetter-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]

Geography

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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]

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Communities

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19209,228—
19308,991−2.6%
19409,1031.2%
19508,063−11.4%
19606,672−17.3%
19706,412−3.9%
19807,51817.2%
19907,7443.0%
20009,57723.7%
201010,99814.8%
202010,981−0.2%
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]
Race Num. Perc.
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%

2020 census

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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

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Main article: Metter, Georgia § Education

Politics

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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 104 18.81% 443 80.11% 6 1.08%
1916 28 5.96% 442 94.04% 0 0.00%
1920 68 9.18% 673 90.82% 0 0.00%
1924 14 5.20% 241 89.59% 14 5.20%
1928 133 24.45% 411 75.55% 0 0.00%
1932 13 2.65% 476 97.14% 1 0.20%
1936 80 7.44% 992 92.28% 3 0.28%
1940 63 7.75% 748 92.00% 2 0.25%
1944 138 17.45% 653 82.55% 0 0.00%
1948 125 12.41% 589 58.49% 293 29.10%
1952 422 22.57% 1,448 77.43% 0 0.00%
1956 308 23.62% 996 76.38% 0 0.00%
1960 433 31.47% 943 68.53% 0 0.00%
1964 1,710 68.26% 795 31.74% 0 0.00%
1968 552 19.98% 587 21.25% 1,624 58.78%
1972 1,427 85.71% 238 14.29% 0 0.00%
1976 646 31.76% 1,388 68.24% 0 0.00%
1980 1,030 42.54% 1,358 56.09% 33 1.36%
1984 1,497 59.62% 1,014 40.38% 0 0.00%
1988 1,261 58.82% 877 40.90% 6 0.28%
1992 1,014 36.81% 1,192 43.27% 549 19.93%
1996 1,131 45.22% 1,097 43.86% 273 10.92%
2000 1,643 60.36% 1,053 38.68% 26 0.96%
2004 2,048 64.91% 1,096 34.74% 11 0.35%
2008 2,286 64.91% 1,209 34.33% 27 0.77%
2012 2,344 66.38% 1,157 32.77% 30 0.85%
2016 2,664 70.79% 1,026 27.27% 73 1.94%
2020 3,133 70.71% 1,269 28.64% 29 0.65%
2024 3,366 73.69% 1,196 26.18% 6 0.13%
United States Senate election results for Candler County, Georgia2
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
№  % №  % №  %
2020 3,077 70.41% 1,233 28.22% 60 1.37%
2020 2,781 71.03% 1,134 28.97% 0 0.00%
United States Senate election results for Candler County, Georgia3
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
№  % №  % №  %
2020 1,555 35.98% 778 18.00% 1,989 46.02%
2020 2,787 71.13% 1,131 28.87% 0 0.00%
2022 2,552 72.27% 950 26.90% 29 0.82%
2022 2,341 71.35% 940 28.65% 0 0.00%

See also

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References

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  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. ^ a b "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
  18. ^ a b c d "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
  19. ^ a b "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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