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Candler County, GA
2 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Candler County, Georgia.
Population
11,043
Land area
243sq mi
People per sq mi
45
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Candler County
Candler County at a glance
- Candler County is 76% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,581 a year, 36% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,200 (48% below Georgia) and median rent is $715 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Metter (3,989) and Pulaski (230).
Local data for Candler County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Candler County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,581
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$159,200
Prices -5.9% in a year
Median rent
$715/mo
Homeownership
62.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (973), Irish Americans (840), German Americans (818).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,123
3,189 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,664
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$65.15M
FY 2026, $5,933 per person
PPP loans
$18.5M
540 loans, 2,670 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$40.24K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Candler County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.9%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Candler County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
196
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 39°F
47.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Candler County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.2%
U.S. 11.1% +6.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Candler County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Candler County, GA?
- Metter is the largest city or town in Candler County, with about 3,989 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Candler County?
- Candler County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30420, 30439, 30451.
- What is the population of Candler County, GA?
- About 11,043 people live in Candler County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Candler County?
- Candler County borders Bulloch County, Toombs County, Tattnall County, Emanuel County, Evans County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023