Metter, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Candler County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,976
Population
529/sq mi density
$36,111
Median Income
$22,708 per capita
$149,700
Home Value
$215,838 Zillow
$660
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
327
Violent Crime/100K
2,288 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$36,111 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$149,700 home value, $660/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
327 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,976
Census 2023
Population Density
529
per square mile
Land Area
7.9
square miles (20.4 km²)
Median Age
46.6 yrs
20% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 58.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 27.1% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 11.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
58.2%
Black
27.1%
Hispanic
11.3%
Asian
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 88.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 14.7% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
88.3%
Spanish
14.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
8.6%
Veterans
8.0%
33% above US avg (6%)
Disability
17.0%
31% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
74.6%
18% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
25.4%
195% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.461
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 3,976 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 529 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 7.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 46.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.2% |
| Female | 52.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 58.2% |
| Black or African American | 27.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Language
| English Only | 88.3% |
| Spanish | 14.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 8.6% |
| Veterans | 8.0% |
| Disability | 17.0% |
| Health Insurance | 74.6% |
| Uninsured | 25.4% |
| Broadband Access | 79.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.461 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |