Candler County, Georgia
Candler County: County in Georgia, United States
About
Candler County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,998 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,985 inhabitants. Its county seat is Metter. The county was created 110 years ago in 1913.
Quick Facts about Candler County
Population : | 10,985 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Georgia (United States) |
Area : | 644 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 2.3% |
Land as percent of area : | 97.7% |
Named for : | Allen D. Candler |
Altitude : | 226 feet / 69 meters |
Capital : | Metter |
Establishment : | January 01, 1914 |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 05:13:45 (22nd December 2024) |
Density : | 17 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -0.12% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Candler County is located at 32°24'12"N 82°4'25"W (32.4034400, -82.0736700). It has 5 neighbors: Bulloch County, Emanuel County, Evans County, Tattnall County and Toombs County.
Candler County map
The largest city of Candler County is Metter with a population of 4,007. . See all Candler County cities & populated places.
Candler County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Candler County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Metter | 4,007 | City in Candler County, Georgia, USA |
Pulaski | 265 | Town in Candler County, Georgia, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Candler County
Candler County has 5 neighbours.
- Bulloch County county in Georgia, United States
- Emanuel County county in Georgia, United States
- Evans County county in Georgia, United States
- Tattnall County county in Georgia, United States
- Toombs County county in Georgia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Candler County decreased by 0.12% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2000 | 9,577 | - | demographic balance |
2010 | 10,998 | 12.92% | census |
2011 | 11,209 | 1.88% | estimation process |
2012 | 11,102 | -0.96% | estimation process |
2013 | 10,960 | -1.3% | estimation process |
2014 | 10,865 | -0.87% | estimation process |
2015 | 10,873 | 0.07% | estimation process |
2016 | 10,849 | -0.22% | estimation process |
2017 | 10,706 | -1.34% | estimation process |
2018 | 10,827 | 1.12% | estimation process |
2019 | 10,803 | -0.22% | estimation process |
2020 | 10,985 | 1.66% | estimation process |
People born in Candler County (1)
Edwin S. Lanier was born in Candler County
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