Metter is a city located in Candler County Georgia. Metter has a 2024 population of 3,977. It is also the county seat of Candler County. Metter is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -0.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,013 in 2020.
The average household income in Metter is $50,140 with a poverty rate of 16.63%. The median age in Metter is 46.6 years: 46.4 years for males, and 46.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Metter was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,314 | 58.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,078 | 27.11% |
| Other race | 281 | 7.07% |
| Two or more races | 281 | 7.07% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,756 | 2.14 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Non Family | 754 | 1.01 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
| Married | 726 | 3.07 | 68 | 32 |
| Female | 230 | 2.9 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Male | 46 | 2.33 | 15.2 | 84.8 |
3
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
49.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 362 | 12.26% |
| Associates Degree | 190 | 6.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 147 | 4.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 145 | 4.91% |
| High School Graduate | 1,106 | 37.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 332 | 11.25% |
| Some College | 670 | 22.7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,778 | 1,442 | 229 |
| Black | 705 | 634 | 63 |
| Hispanic | 350 | 88 | 0 |
| Other Race | 281 | 80 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 149 | 66 | 0 |
| Asian | 22 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 89.93%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,145 | $0 | $38,086 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,088 | $73,214 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,833 | $35,556 | $16,585 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $24,122 |
| Overall | $36,068 | $43,917 | $25,889 |
| Some College | $36,379 | $57,685 | $31,406 |
$36,068
Average Earnings
$43,917
Average Male
$25,889
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.34% of Metter residents speak only English, while 11.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,150 | 337 | 15.67% |
| Black | 1,021 | 232 | 22.72% |
| Multiple | 274 | 33 | 12.04% |
| Other | 281 | 24 | 8.54% |
| Hispanic | 449 | 24 | 5.35% |
16.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.71%
Male Poverty Rate
18.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Metter is Black, with 22.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Metter is Hispanic, with 5.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.36% |
| Some College | 22.46% |
| High School | 5.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 55.56% |
| Female Employed | 9.19% |
| Male Employed | 5.08% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,958 | $64,699 |
| Households | $36,111 | $50,140 |
| Married Families | $65,673 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,010 | $30,792 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
252
Number of Veterans
235
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 142 |
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| Second Gulf War | 46 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 145 |
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 75+ | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 146 | 7.85% |
| Black | 106 | 12.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.1%
Labor Force Participation
45.1%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
69.47%
Born in Metter
91.4%
Native Born
8.6%
Foreign Born
8.43%
Non Citizen
0.18%
Naturalized
91.4% of Metter residents were born in the United States, with 69.47% having been born in Georgia. 8.43% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,932 | -9 | -0.23% |
| 2028 | 3,941 | -9 | -0.23% |
| 2027 | 3,950 | -9 | -0.23% |
| 2026 | 3,959 | -9 | -0.23% |
| 2025 | 3,968 | -9 | -0.23% |
| 2024 | 3,977 | -9 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 3,986 | 35 | 0.89% |
| 2022 | 3,951 | -7 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 3,958 | -55 | -1.37% |
| 2020 | 4,013 | 55 | 1.39% |
| 2019 | 3,958 | 3 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 3,955 | 33 | 0.84% |
| 2017 | 3,922 | -50 | -1.26% |
| 2016 | 3,972 | -23 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 3,995 | -7 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 4,002 | -32 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 4,034 | -68 | -1.66% |
| 2012 | 4,102 | -51 | -1.23% |
| 2011 | 4,153 | 68 | 1.66% |
| 2010 | 4,085 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,879 | 172 | 4.64% |
| 1990 | 3,707 | 176 | 4.98% |
| 1980 | 3,531 | 619 | 21.26% |
| 1970 | 2,912 | -1,020 | -25.94% |