Candler-McAfee is a CDP located in DeKalb County Georgia. Candler-McAfee has a 2024 population of 22,654. Candler-McAfee is currently declining at a rate of -0.11% annually and its population has decreased by -7.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,419 in 2020.
The average household income in Candler-McAfee is $81,982 with a poverty rate of 14.09%. The median age in Candler-McAfee is 42.8 years: 41.1 years for males, and 44.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Candler-McAfee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 16,410 | 76.98% |
| White | 3,024 | 14.19% |
| Two or more races | 1,025 | 4.81% |
| Other race | 527 | 2.47% |
| Native American | 266 | 1.25% |
| Asian | 64 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,676 | 2.74 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
| Non Family | 3,372 | 1.43 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Married | 2,327 | 3.29 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Female | 1,569 | 4.28 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Male | 408 | 4.43 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
3.61
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
66.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,030 | 6.33% |
| Associates Degree | 1,301 | 7.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,844 | 17.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,731 | 10.63% |
| High School Graduate | 4,811 | 29.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 840 | 5.16% |
| Some College | 3,721 | 22.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 12,143 | 10,693 | 2,638 |
| White | 2,691 | 2,534 | 1,340 |
| 2+ Races | 734 | 574 | 304 |
| Hispanic | 618 | 368 | 289 |
| Other Race | 435 | 342 | 188 |
| Native American | 142 | 142 | 13 |
| Asian | 64 | 55 | 38 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,264 | $60,561 | $52,135 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,239 | $78,047 | $65,175 |
| High School Graduate | $37,767 | $38,828 | $32,639 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,107 | $42,199 | $40,366 |
| Some College | $34,558 | $35,969 | $32,186 |
$41,107
Average Earnings
$42,199
Average Male
$40,366
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.61% of Candler-McAfee residents speak only English, while 5.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 16,215 | 2,428 | 14.97% |
| White | 2,880 | 355 | 12.33% |
| Hispanic | 914 | 147 | 16.08% |
| Native | 266 | 124 | 46.62% |
| Multiple | 1,012 | 37 | 3.66% |
| Other | 527 | 18 | 3.42% |
14.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.64%
Male Poverty Rate
14.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Candler-McAfee is Native, with 46.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Candler-McAfee is Other, with 3.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.74% |
| High School | 17.61% |
| Some College | 9.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 18.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.97% |
| Female Employed | 10.16% |
| Male Employed | 4.51% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,811 | $92,399 |
| Households | $62,299 | $81,982 |
| Married Families | $93,558 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,214 | $65,250 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.5%
Male Marriage Rate
26.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,276
Number of Veterans
1,193
Male Veterans
83
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 627 |
| First Gulf War | 233 |
| Second Gulf War | 231 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 391 |
| 75+ | 324 |
| 55 to 64 | 292 |
| 35 to 54 | 227 |
| 18 to 34 | 42 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 965 | 7.23% |
| White | 305 | 10.92% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 1.17% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 0.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Employment Rate
12.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.34%
Born in Candler-McAfee
95.41%
Native Born
4.59%
Foreign Born
1.64%
Non Citizen
2.96%
Naturalized
95.41% of Candler-McAfee residents were born in the United States, with 67.34% having been born in Georgia. 1.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22,654 | -26 | -0.11% |
| 2023 | 22,680 | -27 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 22,707 | -173 | -0.76% |
| 2021 | 22,880 | -1,539 | -6.3% |
| 2020 | 24,419 | 408 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 24,011 | -11 | -0.05% |
| 2018 | 24,022 | -182 | -0.75% |
| 2017 | 24,204 | 726 | 3.09% |
| 2016 | 23,478 | 643 | 2.82% |
| 2015 | 22,835 | 490 | 2.19% |
| 2014 | 22,345 | -1,017 | -4.35% |
| 2013 | 23,362 | 914 | 4.07% |
| 2012 | 22,448 | -106 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 22,554 | -471 | -2.05% |
| 2010 | 23,025 | 0 | 0% |