Candler-McAfee, GA

Census Place

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2024 Population

20,905

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

0.467% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

14.7%

4.07% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$64,699

3.85% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$259,300

8.31% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

9,445

3.39% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Candler-McAfee, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.2% of the residents in Candler-McAfee, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Candler-McAfee, GA are Beaver Beauty Academy (25 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Candler-McAfee, GA was $259,300, and the homeownership rate was 65.4%.

Most people in Candler-McAfee, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Candler-McAfee, GA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Candler-McAfee, GA is home to a population of 20.9k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.92% of Candler-McAfee, GA residents were born outside of the country (1.24k people).

In 2024, there were 4.6 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.3k people) in Candler-McAfee, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.32k White (Non-Hispanic) and 593 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.2%

2024 Citizenship

98.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.2% of Candler-McAfee, GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Candler-McAfee, GA was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Candler-McAfee, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Candler-McAfee, GA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
15.3k ± 1.51k
White (Non-Hispanic)
3.32k ± 535
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
593 ± 446

5.42%

Hispanic Population

1.13k people

5.42% of the people in Candler-McAfee, GA are hispanic (1.13k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Candler-McAfee, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
232,075 ± 11,701 people
India
112,556 ± 8,194 people
Jamaica
54,537 ± 5,719 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 232,075 Georgia residents, followed by India with 112,556 and Jamaica with 54,537.

Foreign-Born Population

5.92%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.24k people

4.59%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

979 people

As of 2024, 5.92% of Candler-McAfee, GA residents (1.24k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Candler-McAfee, GA was 4.59%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Candler-McAfee, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
640 ± 213
Gulf War (2001-)
215 ± 115
Gulf War (1990s)
109 ± 75

Candler-McAfee, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.98 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Candler-McAfee, GA.

Health

87.8% of the population of Candler-McAfee, GA has health coverage, with 38% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 16.8% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 1.44% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1,517 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,517 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1856 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 525 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.4% were men and 55.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.9% under 18 years, 23.3% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.4% were men and 55.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.2%

Uninsured

38%

Employer Coverage

17.5%

Medicaid

16.8%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

1.44%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Candler-McAfee, GA grew by 2.43% from 11.9% to 12.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Candler-McAfee, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Candler-McAfee, GA employs 9.45k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Candler-McAfee, GA were Educational Services (1,359 people), Retail Trade (1,211 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (1,106 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($147,734), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($147,734), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($78,269).

Employment

Occupations

9.45k

2024 Value

± 833

−3.39%

1 Year decline

± 13%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Candler-McAfee, GA declined at a rate of −3.39%, from 9.78k employees to 9.45k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Candler-McAfee, GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,221 people), Material Moving Occupations (923 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (910 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Candler-McAfee, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

9.45k

2024 Value

± 833

−3.39%

1 Year decline

± 13%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Candler-McAfee, GA declined at a rate of −3.39%, from 9.78k employees to 9.45k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Candler-McAfee, GA, are Educational Services (1,359 people), Retail Trade (1,211 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (1,106 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Candler-McAfee, GA, though some of these residents may live in Candler-McAfee, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,340

Median earning men ± $4,250

$36,993

Median earning women ± $3,705

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($148,698), Public Administration ($71,118), and Information ($69,306).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($61,458), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($55,598), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

Y-Axis

2.94%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Candler-McAfee, GA. Showing the available data for Georgia.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.7%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.5%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.394%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.5%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.394%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Candler-McAfee, GA awarded 25 degrees. The student population of Candler-McAfee, GA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 9 male students and 38 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Candler-McAfee, GA are Black or African American (23 and 92%), White (1 and 4%), and Two or More Races (1 and 4%).

The largest universities in Candler-McAfee, GA by number of degrees awarded are Beaver Beauty Academy (25 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Candler-McAfee, GA are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (8 and 32%), Nail Specialist & Manicurist (5 and 20%), and Barbering (4 and 16%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 47 students enrolled in Candler-McAfee, GA, 19.1% men and 80.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 47 records, of which 80.9% were women and 19.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
8 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
4 degrees awarded
Barbering
4 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Candler-McAfee, GA was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 8 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Candler-McAfee, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Beaver Beauty Academy

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

25 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Beaver Beauty Academy with 25 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 3 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Candler-McAfee, GA, which is 0.136 times less than the 22 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 23 degrees mean that there were 23 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Candler-McAfee, GA was $259,300 in 2024, which is 0.779 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $239,400 to $259,300, a 8.31% increase. The homeownership rate in Candler-McAfee, GA is 65.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Candler-McAfee, GA have an average commute time of 32.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Candler-McAfee, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$259,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$16,135

$5,148

Median Property Taxes

±$567

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Candler-McAfee, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Candler-McAfee, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

65.4%

Homeownership

2024

63.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 65.4% of the housing units in Candler-McAfee, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Candler-McAfee, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,699

Median Household Income

± $3,082

7.88k

Number of Households

± 752

In 2024, the median household income of the 7.88k households in Candler-McAfee, GA grew to $64,699 from the previous year's value of $62,299.

The following chart displays the households in Candler-McAfee, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Candler-McAfee, GA is from Georgia.

0.471

2024 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.471

2023 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2024, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.471 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.104% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (62.3%)
Worked At Home (21.2%)
Carpooled (5.81%)

In 2024, 62.3% of workers in Candler-McAfee, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (21.2%) and those who carpooled to work (5.81%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

32.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Candler-McAfee, GA have a longer commute time (32.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.43% of the workforce in Candler-McAfee, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Candler-McAfee, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Candler-McAfee, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Candler-McAfee, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Candler-McAfee, GA (3.03k out of 20.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Candler-McAfee, GA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.