2023 ACS Census Data · Population 20,757
Meriwether County is a small county in Georgia with a population of 20,757. The median household income is $56,458, 13% below the national average. The poverty rate is 19.7%, median home value is $154,600, and 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 46% below the national average.
Population
20,757
2023 estimate
Rank #1833 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$56,458
Household
Rank #2243 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$154,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #1920 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
13.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #2980 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.7%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
7% below Georgia avg·13% below national avg
Poverty Rate
13% below Georgia avg·31% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
7% below Georgia avg·11% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$27,400
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
19.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
51.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
15% below Georgia avg·26% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
3% below Georgia avg·3% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
0% above Georgia avg·3% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
1% below Georgia avg·9% below national avg
Housing Units
9,642
Households
8,170
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,360
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
80.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
34 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
37% below Georgia avg·46% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% below Georgia avg·7% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
17.9%
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