Meriwether County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Meriwether County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13199
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 199
Geography
- Land Area
- 500.91 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.18 sq mi
- Total Area
- 505.09 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.029267
- Longitude
- -84.667058
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 20,902
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 16,514
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 20,727 | 99.2% |
| Hispanic | 174 | 0.8% |
| White | 12,026 | 57.5% |
| Black | 8,191 | 39.2% |
| Asian | 137 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 41 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,412 | 99.4% |
| Hispanic | 106 | 0.6% |
| White | 9,834 | 59.5% |
| Black | 6,301 | 38.2% |
| Asian | 136 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 120 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 20,929
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,548
- Poverty Rate
- 18.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,933
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,892 | 56.8% |
| Black | 8,190 | 39.1% |
| Asian | 142 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 15,101
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,269 | 41.5% |
| Republican | 5,311 | 35.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,521 | 23.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,078 | 46.9% |
| Female | 8,022 | 53.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,576 | 56.8% |
| Hispanic | 258 | 1.7% |
| Black | 5,486 | 36.3% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,583
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 56.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,260 | 61.3% |
| Hispanic | 112 | 43.4% |
| Black | 2,756 | 50.2% |
| Asian | 37 | 50.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,853 | 54.4% |
| Female | 4,730 | 59.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,189 (34.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,181 (14.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 9,820
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $163,959
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $963
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 85.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 6.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.