Meriwether County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13199 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,929 | — | #1,827 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,340 | -23.7% | #2,308 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.5 years | +11.8% | #1,050 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $168,800 | -40.1% | #1,831 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $920 | -20.9% | #1,327 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.9% | +50.2% | #2,557 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Meriwether County has a population of 20,929, making it the #1,827 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Meriwether County is $57,340, ranking #2,308 out of 3,222 counties — 23.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.9% and unemployment stands at 6.6%.
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The median home value in Meriwether County is $168,800 (-40.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $920/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.0%.
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87.6% of residents in Meriwether County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.4% below the national rate.
About Meriwether County, Georgia
Meriwether County, Georgia has a total population of 20,929, making it the 1,827th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Meriwether County is 43.5 years, which is 11.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Meriwether County is $57,340, which ranks #2,308 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6%.
The median home value in Meriwether County is $168,800, 40.1% below the national median. Renters in Meriwether County pay a median gross rent of $920 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Meriwether County, 14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 38.4 min.
Meriwether County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 56.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (39.1%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
All data for Meriwether County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.