Metter, Georgia
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Metter is a city in Candler County
, Georgia
, United States
. The population was 3,879 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat
of Candler County
.
Metter is located at 32.396253°N 82.062414°W.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 7.4 square miles (19.2 km²), of which, 7.3 square miles (18.9 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.95%) is water.
Longtime residents use the slogan "Everything's Better in Metter." It appears on license plates and bumper stickers. Metter is relatively prosperous as compared to other towns its size in southern Georgia.
Located on I-16 which connects Savannah
and Macon
, Metter is located about half way between Savannah and Dublin
and shares with Dublin the distinction of being one of the few highly developed interchanges on I-16, with numerous restaurants and gas stations. A short, tree-lined parkway leads to the downtown area.
Metter may be best known as the home of "The Sower", Michael Guido, who has delivered short evangelical PSAs on late-night television nationwide for decades. Dr. Guido's messages were filmed at Guido Gardens, which houses a public botanical garden and a school of ministry. Dr. Guido passed away at the age of 94 on February 22, 2009.
A prominent event in Metter is Another Bloomin' Festival, an arts and crafts festival held the day before Easter. The festival draws thousands of out-of-town residents, who come to enjoy homemade desserts, BBQ, and crafts. In addition, it serves as a homecoming celebration for former residents who have returned to celebrate the holiday with their families.
Metter seems to have prospered from the growth of nearby Statesboro
, home of Georgia Southern University
, 20 miles away, and Savannah, 65 miles away. Easy interstate access makes it viable as a bedroom community. Numerous residents work in these cities and take advantage of the affordable housing prices.
of 2000, there were 3,879 people, 1,371 households, and 919 families residing in the city. The population density
was 529.8 people per square mile (204.6/km²). There were 1,522 housing units at an average density of 207.9 per square mile (80.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 55.04% White, 40.99% African American, 0.44% Asian, 3.07% from other races
, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.26% of the population.
There were 1,371 households out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples
living together, 19.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.16.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $21,288, and the median income for a family was $28,073. Males had a median income of $24,935 versus $18,311 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $14,308. About 26.5% of families and 33.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 57.7% of those under age 18 and 28.6% of those age 65 or over.
holds grades pre-kindergarten to grade twelve, that consists of two elementary schools, a middle school and a high school. The district has 117 full-time teachers and over 1,918 students.
Candler County, Georgia
Candler County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. The constitutional amendment to create the county was proposed July 14, 1914, and ratified November 3, 1914. Candler County, was named in 1914 for Allen D...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 3,879 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat
County seat
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of Candler County
Candler County, Georgia
Candler County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. The constitutional amendment to create the county was proposed July 14, 1914, and ratified November 3, 1914. Candler County, was named in 1914 for Allen D...
.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 7.4 square miles (19.2 km²), of which, 7.3 square miles (18.9 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.95%) is water.
Longtime residents use the slogan "Everything's Better in Metter." It appears on license plates and bumper stickers. Metter is relatively prosperous as compared to other towns its size in southern Georgia.
Located on I-16 which connects Savannah
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah is the largest city and the county seat of Chatham County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. Established in 1733, the city of Savannah was the colonial capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. Today Savannah is an industrial center and an important...
and Macon
Macon, Georgia
Macon is a city located in central Georgia, US. Founded at the fall line of the Ocmulgee River, it is part of the Macon metropolitan area, and the county seat of Bibb County. A small portion of the city extends into Jones County. Macon is the biggest city in central Georgia...
, Metter is located about half way between Savannah and Dublin
Dublin, Georgia
Dublin is a city in Laurens County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 16,201. The city is the county seat of Laurens County.-History:The original settlement was named after the city Dublin, Ireland....
and shares with Dublin the distinction of being one of the few highly developed interchanges on I-16, with numerous restaurants and gas stations. A short, tree-lined parkway leads to the downtown area.
Metter may be best known as the home of "The Sower", Michael Guido, who has delivered short evangelical PSAs on late-night television nationwide for decades. Dr. Guido's messages were filmed at Guido Gardens, which houses a public botanical garden and a school of ministry. Dr. Guido passed away at the age of 94 on February 22, 2009.
A prominent event in Metter is Another Bloomin' Festival, an arts and crafts festival held the day before Easter. The festival draws thousands of out-of-town residents, who come to enjoy homemade desserts, BBQ, and crafts. In addition, it serves as a homecoming celebration for former residents who have returned to celebrate the holiday with their families.
Metter seems to have prospered from the growth of nearby Statesboro
Statesboro, Georgia
Statesboro is a city in southeast Georgia, United States, and is the county seat and most populous city of Bulloch County. Statesboro has a population of 28,422 and the Statesboro, GA Micropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 70,217...
, home of Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University
Georgia Southern University is a national public university located on a campus in Statesboro, Georgia, USA. Founded in 1906, it is part of the University System of Georgia and is the largest center of higher education in the southern half of Georgia offering 117 academic majors in a comprehensive...
, 20 miles away, and Savannah, 65 miles away. Easy interstate access makes it viable as a bedroom community. Numerous residents work in these cities and take advantage of the affordable housing prices.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,879 people, 1,371 households, and 919 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 529.8 people per square mile (204.6/km²). There were 1,522 housing units at an average density of 207.9 per square mile (80.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 55.04% White, 40.99% African American, 0.44% Asian, 3.07% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.26% of the population.
There were 1,371 households out of which 31.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 19.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.16.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $21,288, and the median income for a family was $28,073. Males had a median income of $24,935 versus $18,311 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the city was $14,308. About 26.5% of families and 33.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 57.7% of those under age 18 and 28.6% of those age 65 or over.
Candler County School District
The Candler County School DistrictCandler County School District
The Candler County School District is a public school district in Candler County, Georgia, USA, based in Metter, Georgia. It serves the communities of Metter and Pulaski, Georgia.-Schools:...
holds grades pre-kindergarten to grade twelve, that consists of two elementary schools, a middle school and a high school. The district has 117 full-time teachers and over 1,918 students.