U.S. County · Profile

Meriwether County

20.9KTotal Population
42Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-7.16%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Meriwether County has a population of 20,931 as of 2023. It is located in Georgia.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Meriwether County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White57.7%12,077
Black or African American38.4%8,038
Hispanic or Latino2.7%565
Two or More Races2.1%440
Some Other Race1.0%209
Asian0.8%167
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%21
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%21

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Meriwether County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$52,392
29.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$25,784
32.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
22.1%
92.2% above national average
Median Age
43.6 years

Income & Poverty

$52,392Median Household Income
$25,784Per Capita Income
22.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$52,392$62,898
Families$62,272$73,058
Married-couple Families$62,272$69,745
Nonfamily Households$21,777$23,519

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Meriwether County, Georgia.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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