Candler County, Georgia

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 249 sqmi, of which 243 sqmi is land and 5.8 sqmi (2.3%) is water.

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.

Major highways

• (Interstate 16)
• (unsigned designation for I-16)

Adjacent counties

• Bulloch County (east)
• Evans County (southeast)
• Tattnall County (south)
• Emanuel County (northwest)

Communities

City

• Metter (county seat)

Town

• Pulaski

Demographics

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2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 10,981 people, 4,116 households, and 2,775 families living in the county.

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.

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.

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.

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%.

Education

Main article: Metter, Georgia#Education

Politics

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. For elections to the Georgia House of Representatives, Candler County is part of district 158.

References

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