Candler County GIS Maps
Candler County, Georgia, has 10,981 residents across 7,120 parcels and covers 243.1 square miles. The population declined 0.2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Candler County is 13043.
Metter is the county's largest population center. Candler County also includes 3 zip codes, 1 public school district and 10 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Candler County Trends
- Population
- 10,981▾
- Median Home Value
- $135,600▾
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,157▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Candler County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Candler County Parcels
Candler County has 7,120 mapped parcels covering 156,097 acres. The median assessed value is $95,173. The median lot size is 2.33 acres. 1,832 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 4,925 distinct owner names. Owner names, site addresses and assessed values are on nearly every parcel. Lot sizes reach 92.8%. Browse the interactive Candler County Parcel viewer here.
Candler County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 7,120 | 100% |
| Owner name | 7,091 | 99.6% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 7,036 | 98.8% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 7,092 | 99.6% |
| Land value | 0 | 0% |
| Improvement value | 0 | 0% |
| Acreage | 6,606 | 92.8% |
| Parcel boundary | 7,120 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Candler County parcel records.
Candler County Population
Candler County had 10,981 residents in 2020. That was 0.2% lower than in 2010. Candler County added 1,404 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 45 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Metter, Cobbtown and Pulaski.
Population Trend in Candler County GA
Candler County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Candler County Zip Codes
Candler County has 3 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Metter (30439), Cobbtown (30420) and Pulaski (30451). Metter is the largest zip by population, with about 10,161 residents or 93% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 110% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Candler County GA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30439 | Metter | 10,161 | ▾ -6.6% |
| 30420 | Cobbtown | 1,921 | ▴ 31.6% |
| 30451 | Pulaski | 44 | ▴ 33.3% |
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Candler County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Candler County Demographics
Candler County has a median age of 41, which makes the county a little older than Georgia overall. About 25.1% of residents are under 18, while 18.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 13.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.2%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Candler County GA
Median Age
41
Under 18
25.1%
Age 65+
18.3%
Bachelor's+
13.6%
Candler County School Districts
Candler County is served by 1 public school district with 2,157 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Candler County GA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candler County School District | 2,157 | 100% | ▴ 0.5% |
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Candler County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Candler County Housing & Real Estate
Candler County has a median home value of $135,600 and a median gross rent of $706. About 62% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Georgia median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $269,675 and homes spent about 51 days on the market.
Candler County Housing Mix
Candler County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Candler County Housing Trends
Candler County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Candler County, GA
Candler County has 463 business listings across 196 categories. The largest categories in Candler County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (31, 6.7%), Gas Stations (18, 3.9%), and Farm (15, 3.2%). The full Candler County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Candler County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Candler County, GA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 31 | 6.7% |
| Gas Stations | 18 | 3.9% |
| Farm | 15 | 3.2% |
| Convenience Stores | 11 | 2.4% |
| Baptist Church | 11 | 2.4% |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 | 1.9% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 7 | 1.5% |
| Flowers & Gifts | 7 | 1.5% |
| Funeral Services & Cemeteries | 7 | 1.5% |
| Discount Store | 7 | 1.5% |
Candler County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Health and Rehabilitation | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Pulaski |
| Hulsey and Tootle | Accountant | Metter |
| Randy's Taxidermy and Rigdon's Deer Processing 1stop Shop | Active Life | Metter |
| Shirtback Grafix | Advertising Agency | Metter |
| Colley Tractor Company | Agricultural Service | Metter |
| Metter Municipal Airport | Airport | Metter |
| Chesterfield's | American Restaurants | Metter |
| Metter Animal Shelter | Animal Shelters | Metter |
| Vickie's Antiques & More | Antique Store | Metter |
| Painters Alley | Arts And Entertainment | Metter |
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Candler County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Candler County Basemaps
Candler County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Candler County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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