Meriwether County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Meriwether County, Georgia has a population of 20,929, the 86th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $57,340 and the median home value is $168,800. The poverty rate is 18.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Meriwether County Quick Facts
How Meriwether County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,757 | 20,929 | +0.8% |
| Median household income | $56,458 | $57,340 | +1.6% |
| Median home value | $154,600 | $168,800 | +9.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Meriwether County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 3,631 | $51,353 | 20.1% | $135,500 |
| Greenville | 1,326 | $49,773 | 25.6% | $179,200 |
| Luthersville | 1,000 | $74,167 | 13.2% | $209,200 |
| Woodbury | 820 | $54,375 | 18.9% | $109,100 |
| Warm Springs | 463 | $58,750 | 22.4% | $180,000 |
| Lone Oak | 297 | N/A | 55.2% | N/A |
| Gay | 119 | $75,938 | 0.8% | $312,500 |
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Population Overview
Meriwether County is located in Georgia with a total population of 20,929. It is the 86th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Meriwether County is 43.5 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Meriwether County is $57,340. This is 26% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 41% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $168,800. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Meriwether County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Meriwether County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.
Education
14.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Meriwether County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Meriwether County, Georgia?
Meriwether County has a population of 20,929, making it the 86th most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Meriwether County?
The median household income in Meriwether County is $57,340 with a poverty rate of 18.9%.
How many cities are in Meriwether County, Georgia?
Meriwether County contains 7 Census-designated places.