Candler County, Georgia

Candler County, Georgia
County
Location in the state of Georgia
Country	United States
State	Georgia
Founded	July 17, 1914
County seat	Metter
Area
• Total	249 sq mi (640 km2)
• Land	243 sq mi (630 km2)
• Water	6 sq mi (20 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	10,981
• Density	44/sq mi (17/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (Eastern)

Candler County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,981. The county seat is Metter.

History

Candler County was created on July 17, 1914, from parts of Bulloch, Emanuel, and Tattnall counties. It was named after Allen D. Candler, the 56th Governor of Georgia.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 249 square miles (640 km²), of which 243 square miles (630 km²) is land and 6.0 square miles (16 km²) (2.4%) is water.

Adjacent counties

• Bulloch County (east)
• Emanuel County (northwest)
• Evans County (south)
• Tattnall County (southwest)

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 10,981 people, 4,000 households, and 2,800 families residing in the county. The population density was 45 people per square mile (17/km²).

Economy

The economy of Candler County is primarily based on agriculture, with a focus on crops such as cotton, peanuts, and corn. The county also has a growing manufacturing sector.

Education

Candler County is served by the Candler County School District, which includes Metter High School.

Transportation

Major highways in Candler County include:

• U.S. Route 80
• Georgia State Route 23
• Georgia State Route 46

Communities

• Metter (county seat)
• Pulaski

Notable People

• Allen D. Candler, former Governor of Georgia, after whom the county is named.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Candler County, Georgia

External links

• Candler County Government