Candler-McAfee, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Candler-McAfee | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,244 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3044.8 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.74% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.3 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,599 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Candler-McAfee declined by 15.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 21,423 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Candler-McAfee has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Candler-McAfee | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,802 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 8.85% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 12.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Candler-McAfee is about 15% lower than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Candler-McAfee | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $274,866 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,429 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 65.7% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Candler-McAfee is about 16.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,429 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Candler-McAfee spend about 63 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 262 hours, about 10.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Candler-McAfee | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.4 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 62.8 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 262 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,108 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 18.6% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 53,684 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,499 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Candler-McAfee is 31 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Candler-McAfee has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Candler-McAfee | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.4% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.78 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Health
Candler-McAfee has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Candler-McAfee | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.2 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 23.4% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Candler-McAfee, Georgia.
What is the population of Candler-McAfee, Georgia?
The population of Candler-McAfee, Georgia is 21,244, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Candler-McAfee, Georgia?
The population density of Candler-McAfee, Georgia is 3044.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Candler-McAfee, Georgia?
The median household income in Candler-McAfee, Georgia is $63,802, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Candler-McAfee, Georgia?
The median home price in Candler-McAfee, Georgia is $274,866, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Candler-McAfee, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Candler-McAfee, Georgia is 12.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.