Candler County, Georgia

Candler County
County
Candler County Courthouse, in Metter
Candler County Courthouse, in Metter
Official logo of Candler County
Logo
Map of Georgia highlighting Candler County
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Map of the United States highlighting Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 32°24′N 82°04′W / 32.4°N 82.07°W / 32.4; -82.07
Country United States
State Georgia
Founded1914; 110 years ago (1914)
Named forAllen 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

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]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Communities

City

Town

Demographics

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%
2023 (est.)11,059[6]0.7%
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%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 10,981 people, 4,013 households, and 2,775 families residing in the county.

Education

Main article: Metter, Georgia § Education

Politics

United States presidential election results for Candler County, Georgia[17]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 3,366 73.69% 1,196 26.18% 6 0.13%
2020 3,133 70.71% 1,269 28.64% 29 0.65%
2016 2,664 70.79% 1,026 27.27% 73 1.94%
2012 2,344 66.38% 1,157 32.77% 30 0.85%
2008 2,286 64.91% 1,209 34.33% 27 0.77%
2004 2,048 64.91% 1,096 34.74% 11 0.35%
2000 1,643 60.36% 1,053 38.68% 26 0.96%
1996 1,131 45.22% 1,097 43.86% 273 10.92%
1992 1,014 36.81% 1,192 43.27% 549 19.93%
1988 1,261 58.82% 877 40.90% 6 0.28%
1984 1,497 59.62% 1,014 40.38% 0 0.00%
1980 1,030 42.54% 1,358 56.09% 33 1.36%
1976 646 31.76% 1,388 68.24% 0 0.00%
1972 1,427 85.71% 238 14.29% 0 0.00%
1968 552 19.98% 587 21.25% 1,624 58.78%
1964 1,710 68.26% 795 31.74% 0 0.00%
1960 433 31.47% 943 68.53% 0 0.00%
1956 308 23.62% 996 76.38% 0 0.00%
1952 422 22.57% 1,448 77.43% 0 0.00%
1948 125 12.41% 589 58.49% 293 29.10%
1944 138 17.45% 653 82.55% 0 0.00%
1940 63 7.75% 748 92.00% 2 0.25%
1936 80 7.44% 992 92.28% 3 0.28%
1932 13 2.65% 476 97.14% 1 0.20%
1928 133 24.45% 411 75.55% 0 0.00%
1924 14 5.20% 241 89.59% 14 5.20%
1920 68 9.18% 673 90.82% 0 0.00%
1916 28 5.96% 442 94.04% 0 0.00%
1912 104 18.81% 443 80.11% 6 1.08%

See also

References

  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. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  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.
  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. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 19, 2018.

32°24′N 82°04′W / 32.40°N 82.07°W / 32.40; -82.07