Meriwether County, Georgia's estimated 2024 population is 20,972 with a growth rate of 0.2% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Meriwether County, Georgia is the 88th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 21,817 and has seen a growth of -3.87% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 21,177 | 41 | 0.19% |
| 2028 | 21,136 | 41 | 0.19% |
| 2027 | 21,095 | 41 | 0.19% |
| 2026 | 21,054 | 41 | 0.2% |
| 2025 | 21,013 | 41 | 0.2% |
| 2024 | 20,972 | 41 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 20,931 | 41 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 20,890 | 165 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 20,725 | 108 | 0.52% |
| 2020 | 20,617 | -495 | -2.34% |
| 2019 | 21,112 | 51 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 21,061 | 50 | 0.24% |
| 2017 | 21,011 | -41 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 21,052 | -115 | -0.54% |
| 2015 | 21,167 | -34 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 21,201 | -13 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 21,214 | -117 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 21,331 | -265 | -1.23% |
| 2011 | 21,596 | -221 | -1.01% |
| 2010 | 21,817 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 22,411 | 1,182 | 5.57% |
| 1980 | 21,229 | 1,768 | 9.08% |
| 1970 | 19,461 | -295 | -1.49% |
| 1960 | 19,756 | -1,299 | -6.17% |
| 1950 | 21,055 | -1,000 | -4.53% |
| 1940 | 22,055 | -382 | -1.7% |
| 1930 | 22,437 | -3,731 | -14.26% |
| 1920 | 26,168 | 988 | 3.92% |
| 1910 | 25,180 | 1,841 | 7.89% |
| 1900 | 23,339 | 2,599 | 12.53% |
| 1890 | 20,740 | 3,089 | 17.5% |
| 1880 | 17,651 | 3,895 | 28.31% |
| 1870 | 13,756 | -1,574 | -10.27% |
| 1860 | 15,330 | -1,146 | -6.96% |
| 1850 | 16,476 | 2,344 | 16.59% |
| 1840 | 14,132 | 9,710 | 219.58% |
| 1830 | 4,422 | -16,755 | -79.12% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,922 | 57.65% |
| Black or African American | 7,934 | 38.37% |
| Two or more races | 427 | 2.06% |
| Other race | 197 | 0.95% |
| Asian | 163 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.06% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,106 | 2.52 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
| Married | 3,494 | 2.89 | 81 | 19 |
| Non Family | 2,317 | 1.1 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Female | 1,743 | 3.44 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Male | 552 | 3.18 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
66.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,895 | 12.84% |
| Associates Degree | 803 | 5.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,186 | 8.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 750 | 5.08% |
| High School Graduate | 6,266 | 42.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 624 | 4.23% |
| Some College | 3,229 | 21.89% |
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 | 8,758 | 7,282 | 1,450 |
| Black | 5,311 | 4,307 | 355 |
| Hispanic | 382 | 361 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 300 | 293 | 49 |
| Asian | 149 | 138 | 57 |
| Other Race | 44 | 32 | 3 |
| Native American | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 0 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,653 | $51,786 | $41,656 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,819 | $57,159 | $80,162 |
| High School Graduate | $32,929 | $45,328 | $22,847 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,173 | $57,757 | $21,331 |
| Overall | $37,825 | $49,640 | $28,354 |
| Some College | $39,504 | $51,701 | $30,000 |
$37,825
Average Earnings
$49,640
Average Male
$28,354
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.16% of Meriwether County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 1.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,879 | 2,517 | 31.95% |
| White | 11,598 | 1,844 | 15.9% |
| Other | 197 | 114 | 57.87% |
| Hispanic | 558 | 107 | 19.18% |
| Asian | 163 | 34 | 20.86% |
| Multiple | 425 | 31 | 7.29% |
22.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.06%
Male Poverty Rate
25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Meriwether County, Georgia is Other, with 57.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Meriwether County, Georgia is Multiple, with 7.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.6% |
| High School | 20.66% |
| Some College | 16.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40.2% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.97% |
| Female Employed | 14.3% |
| Male Employed | 2.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,272 | $73,058 |
| Households | $52,392 | $62,898 |
| Married Families | $75,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,777 | $33,626 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
37.9%
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
1,064
Number of Veterans
926
Male Veterans
138
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 501 |
| Second Gulf War | 276 |
| First Gulf War | 251 |
| World War II | 41 |
| Korea | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 378 |
| 75+ | 245 |
| 55 to 64 | 212 |
| 35 to 54 | 117 |
| 18 to 34 | 112 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 664 | 6.82% |
| Black | 363 | 6.03% |
| Hispanic | 119 | 30.67% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 10.59% |
| Other Race | 3 | 6.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.5%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
81.46%
Born in Meriwether County, Georgia
98.98%
Native Born
1.02%
Foreign Born
0.44%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
98.98% of Meriwether County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 81.46% having been born in Georgia. 0.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.