Meriwether County, GA Demographics
What is the population of Meriwether County?
There are 56,747 residents in Meriwether County, with a median age of 40. Of this, 48.26% are males and 51.74% are females. US-born citizens make up 96.57% of the resident pool in Meriwether County, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.64%. Additionally, 0.79% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 50,797 people in Meriwether County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 56,747 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 27,385 | 0.1% |
| Female Population | 29,362 | 0.3% |
Male Population 48.26%
Female Population 51.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | -4.8% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 54,800 | 0.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,500 | -0.7% |
| Not Citizen | 447 | -31.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 96.57%
Citizen not U.S. Born 2.64%
Not Citizen 0.79%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 50 | 16.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,945 | 4.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,740 | -14.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 543 | -20.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 50,797 | 1.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.09%
Moved from Same County 3.47%
Moved from Same State 4.89%
Moved from Different State 0.97%
Same House as Last Year 90.59%
What are the employment statistics in Meriwether County?
White-collar workers make up 69.49% of the working population in Meriwether County, while blue-collar employees account for 30.51%. There are also 4,600 entrepreneurs in Meriwether County (8.92% of the workforce); 36,136 workers employed in private companies (70.05%); and 7,286 people working in governmental institutions (14.12%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 35,846 | 106.7% |
| Blue Collar | 15,738 | 91.0% |
White Collar 69.49%
Blue Collar 30.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,600 | 125.3% |
| Private Companies | 36,136 | 98.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 7,286 | 110.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,562 | 90.5% |
Self Employees 8.92%
Private Companies 70.05%
Governmental Workers 14.12%
Not for Profit Companies 6.91%
How many households are there in Meriwether County?
There are a total of 21,454 households in Meriwether County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 75.58% of these Meriwether County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 24.42%. Additionally, 33.6% of households have children and 66.4% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 21,454 | 0.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -23.1% |
| Family Households | 16,215 | 2.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 5,239 | -3.0% |
Family Households 75.58%
Non-Family Households 24.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 7,209 | -0.1% |
| Households without Children | 14,245 | 1.4% |
Households with Children 33.6%
Households without Children 66.4%
What are the median and average incomes in Meriwether County?
The average annual household income in Meriwether County is $78,864, while the median household income sits at $62,832 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $70,556, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $72,778. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $6,322 and $41,202, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $78,864 | 6.4% |
| Median Household Income | $62,832 | 6.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 7,602 | -8.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 48,157 | 1.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Meriwether County?
There are 24,251 housing units in Meriwether County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1988. Of the 21,454 occupied housing units in Meriwether County, 78.66% are owner-occupied, while 21.34% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 60.28% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $192,050. In general, housing costs reach $888 per month in Meriwether County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 24,251 | -0.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1988 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,866 | -3.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 748 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,565 | -13.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,054 | -26.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,760 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,797 | -8.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4,879 | 1.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5,852 | 3.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,163 | 10.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 567 | 320.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 21,454 | 0.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 16,876 | 5.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 4,578 | -12.3% |
Owner Occupied 78.66%
Renter Occupied 21.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 10,173 | 8.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 6,703 | 1.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $192,050 | 15.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $160,500 | 19.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $888 | 6.9% |
With Mortgage 60.28%
Without Mortgage 39.72%
What is the level of education in Meriwether County?
Approximately 43.7% of the population in Meriwether County holds a high school degree (that's 19,122 residents), while 23.51% have attained a college certificate (10,287 locals) and 14.74% have a bachelor's degree (6,448 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,330 | -8.2% |
| Some High School | 19,122 | -4.6% |
| Some College | 10,287 | -17.8% |
| Associate Degree | 3,699 | 1.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6,448 | 5.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,871 | 8.4% |
No High School 3.04%
Some High School 43.7%
Some College 23.51%
Associate Degree 8.45%
Bachelor's Degree 14.74%
Graduate Degree 6.56%
What is the marital status of Meriwether County residents?
A total of 11,473 people in Meriwether County have never been married (which represents 24.2% of the total population), while 26,822 of them are wedded (56.58%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,009 (2.13%) and 4,693 (9.9%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 11,473 | -6.7% |
| Married | 26,822 | 4.9% |
| Separated | 1,009 | -19.1% |
| Widowed | 3,408 | -4.7% |
| Divorced | 4,693 | -5.7% |
Never Married 24.2%
Married 56.58%
Separated 2.13%
Widowed 7.19%
Divorced 9.9%
What are the most common means of transportation in Meriwether County?
The top three means of transportation people in Meriwether County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 22,451 residents commute by car, 393 prefer going to work by walking and 36 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 22,451 | -1.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 36 | -29.4% |
| Bicycle | 4 | 0.0% |
| Motorcycle | 22 | -38.9% |
| TaxiCab | 6 | -14.3% |
| Walk | 393 | 6.2% |
What is the median and average household income in Meriwether County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30218 | 1,721 | 643 | $62,384 | $75,026 |
| 30220 | 5,198 | 1,968 | $72,278 | $85,651 |
| 30222 | 4,219 | 1,683 | $63,281 | $65,604 |
| 30230 | 9,022 | 3,399 | $57,835 | $68,134 |
| 30251 | 2,262 | 869 | $66,721 | $80,337 |
| 30276 | 19,316 | 6,822 | $103,311 | $122,453 |
| 30293 | 2,178 | 1,004 | $55,506 | $58,882 |
| 31816 | 4,872 | 2,075 | $51,052 | $71,898 |
| 31822 | 5,555 | 2,033 | $65,799 | $96,727 |
| 31830 | 2,404 | 958 | $56,667 | $63,926 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.