Metter is a city located in Candler County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,879. The city is the county seat of Candler County.
Metter is located at 32°23'47" North, 82°3'45" West (32.396253, -82.062414).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.1 km2 (7.4 mi2). 19.0 km2 (7.3 mi2) of it is land and 0.2 km2 (0.1 mi2) of it is water. The total area is 0.95% water.
Longtime residents use the slogan "Everything's Better in Metter." It appears on license plates and bumper stickers, and residents generally seem to agree that it's true; Metter is relatively prosperous as compared to other towns its size in southern Georgia.
Located on I-16 between Savannah and Macon, it is one of the few highly developed interchanges, with numerous restaurants and gas stations. A short, tree-lined parkway leads to the downtown area, which is pleasantly well-preserved and is a nice (but not Disneyfied) example of small town America.
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. His studios are located here, and a large holiday light show takes place there each Christmas season.
Another prominent event in Metter is Another Bloomin Festival, an arts and crafts festival held the day before Easter. Impressively, the festival draws thousands of out-of-town residents, who flock to enjoy homemade desserts, BBQ, and crafts. In addition, it serves as a bit of 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 a viable option as a bedroom community, and indeed, numerous residents work in these cities and take advantage of the very affordable housing prices in this tree-lined city.
As of the census of 2000, there are 3,879 people, 1,371 households, and 919 families residing in the city. The population density is 204.6/km2 (529.8/mi2). There are 1,522 housing units at an average density of 80.3/km2 (207.9/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 55.04% White, 40.99% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 3.07% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. 5.26% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,371 households out of which 31.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% are married couples living together, 19.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% are non-families. 29.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.58 and the average family size is 3.16.
In the city the population is 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 are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $21,288, and the median income for a family is $28,073. Males have a median income of $24,935 versus $18,311 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,308. 33.3% of the population and 26.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 57.7% of those under the age of 18 and 28.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Source:
Metter.com
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