Meriwether County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Meriwether County is located in Georgia with a total population of 20,757. It is the 85th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Meriwether County is 43.6 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Meriwether County is $56,458. This is 24% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.7%. This is 46% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 23% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $154,600. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Meriwether County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Meriwether County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 38.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

13.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.2%.