Population 11,043 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Candler County
Household size in Candler County
| Period | Candler County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.81 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Candler County average 2.63 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in Georgia overall, where it has 2.73 people. Household size has dropped from 2.81 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Candler County
| Period | Candler County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.0 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.9 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.3 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 39.9, the median age in Candler County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 37.0 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Candler County
| Period | Candler County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −11.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Candler County: 6.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 11.9 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Georgia's 159 counties, only five have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Candler County
Renters in Candler County
| Period | Candler County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.0% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.4% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.0% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Candler County than nationally: 38.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About six in ten owners (61.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.9 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Candler County
| Period | Candler County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.5 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Candler County as nationally: 10.7%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 9.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Candler County
| Period | Candler County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Candler County are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. Still, homes here are older than in Georgia as a whole, where the median home dates to 1991. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Candler County
| Period | Candler County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $516 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $552 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $648 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $728 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$212 | +$609 | +$606 |
The median renter in Candler County pays $728 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $212 a month since 2006–10, up 41%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 22.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Candler County
Bachelor's degrees in Candler County
| Period | Candler County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Candler County: 15.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Candler County
| Period | Candler County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.7% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.7% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.2% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.0% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Candler County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.3 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Candler County
| Period | Candler County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Candler County has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 6.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Candler County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candler County | 2.63 | 39.9 | 6.9% | 38.0% | 10.7% | 1984 | $728 | 15.6% | 83.0% | 3.0% |
| Bulloch County | 2.50 | 34.4 | 13.6% | 46.9% | 10.8% | 1994 | $1,074 | 32.7% | 90.0% | 8.1% |
| Treutlen County | 2.69 | 38.5 | 15.5% | 34.7% | 17.4% | 1987 | $763 | 10.3% | 74.3% | 6.3% |
| Effingham County | 2.90 | 37.3 | 11.2% | 21.6% | 7.1% | 2001 | $1,314 | 27.9% | 90.9% | 5.2% |
| Jasper County | 2.41 | 48.4 | 13.2% | 22.8% | 11.4% | 2001 | $1,224 | 25.6% | 90.5% | 5.7% |
| Dodge County | 2.73 | 43.0 | 15.5% | 29.4% | 20.4% | 1982 | $673 | 17.3% | 84.8% | 5.7% |
| Bleckley County | 2.45 | 40.7 | 15.3% | 27.1% | 18.2% | 1984 | $845 | 22.5% | 86.9% | 7.3% |
| Beaufort County | 2.41 | 47.3 | 8.0% | 24.1% | 13.3% | 1999 | $1,836 | 45.4% | 94.9% | 2.5% |
| Pulaski County | 2.41 | 45.4 | 16.2% | 29.2% | 21.0% | 1987 | $906 | 15.3% | 83.7% | 3.4% |
| Macon County | 2.45 | 41.6 | 15.5% | 34.6% | 17.4% | 1981 | $632 | 10.8% | 76.6% | 9.9% |
| Schley County | 2.75 | 41.3 | 9.3% | 20.0% | 13.1% | 1989 | $805 | 22.1% | 86.6% | 8.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Candler County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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