Metter Population History 1990 - 2023

What is the current population of Metter?

Based on the latest 2024 data from the US census, the current population of Metter is 3,986. Metter, Georgia is the 5,477th largest city in the US.

What was the peak population of Metter?

The peak population of Metter was in 2010, when its population was 4,130. In 2010, Metter was the 5,192nd largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 5,477th largest city in the US. Metter is currently 3.5% smaller than it was in 2010.

How quickly is Metter growing?

Metter has grown 1.8% since the 2000. Metter, Georgia's growth is about average. 52% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

What is the voting age population of Metter, Georgia?

The total voting age population of Metter, Georgia, meaning US citizens 18 or older, is 2,756. The voting age population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

What percentage of Metter, Georgia residents are senior citizens?

According to the latest census statistics, 17.3% of the residents of Metter are 65 or older.

What are the racial demographics of Metter, Georgia?

The racial demographics of Metter are 55.8% White, 36.5% Black, 4.2% Asian, 2.6% Two or more races and 0.9% Other. Additionally, 12.1% of the population identifies as Hispanic.

What percentage of Metter, Georgia residents are below the poverty line?

In Metter, 35.9% of residents have an income below the poverty line, and the child poverty rate is 59.2%. On a per-household basis, 35.6% of families are below the poverty line in Metter.

What percentage of Metter, Georgia residents are in the labor force?

Among those aged 16 and older, 54.1% of Metter residents are in the labor force.

What are the education levels among Metter, Georgia residents?

Among the adult population 25 years old and over, 72.1% of Metter residents have at least a high school degree or equivalent, 11.8% have a bachelor's degree and 3.0% have a graduate or professional degree.

What percentage of Metter, Georgia residents speak a non-English language at home?

Among Metter residents aged 5 and older, 9.2% of them speak a non-English language at home. Broken down by language: 8.6% of residents speak Spanish at home, 0.4% speak an Indo-European language, and 0.2% speak an Asian language.

What is the unemployment rate in Metter, Georgia?

The unemployment rate in Metter is 9.5%, which is calculated among residents aged 16 or older who are in the labor force.

What percentage of Metter, Georgia residents work for the government?

In Metter, 16.0% of the residents in the non-military labor force are employed by the local, state and federal government.

What is the median income in Metter, Georgia?

The median household income in Metter is $23,170.

What percentage of housing units are owner-occupied in Metter, Georgia?

In Metter, 40.0% of housing units are occupied by their owners.

What percentage of housing units are rented in Metter, Georgia?

Renters occupy 60.0% of housing units in Metter.

What percentage of Metter, Georgia housing units were built before 1940?

Of all the housing units in Metter, 4.5% of them were build before 1940.

What percentage of Metter, Georgia housing units were built after 2000?

In Metter, 12.5% of the total housing units were built after the year 2000, which is approximately 210 units.

What is the median monthly rent in Metter, Georgia?

The median gross monthly rent payment for renters in Metter is $603.

What percentage of households in Metter, Georgia have broadband internet?

In Metter, 55.9% of households have an active broadband internet connection.