Metter, GA Demographics

A map of Metter's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,224	1,865	55.8%	46.6%
Black	950	1,553	23.8%	38.8%
Hispanic	567	418	14.2%	10.4%
Multiracial	185	100	4.6%	2.5%
Native American/Other	37	21	0.9%	0.5%
Asian	26	47	0.7%	1.2%

Metter, Georgia has an estimated population of 3,989, a less than 1% change from the 4,004 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.8% White, 23.8% Black, 14.2% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Metter, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Metter has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Metter, that probability was 62.1% in 2020 and 61.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Metter is ranked the 201st most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Metter was ranked the 196th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Metter's White Population

2,224 residents of Metter, or 55.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Metter is higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Metter ranks 451st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metter's White population has grown by an estimated 19.2%. White residents' share of Metter's population has increased from 46.6% to 55.8%.

Metter is more White than neighboring Stillmore (36.5% White). Metter is less White than neighboring Pulaski (67.8% White), Cobbtown (68.7% White), Register (71.3% White), and Portal (74.1% White).

Metter's Black Population

950 residents of Metter, or 23.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Metter is lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Metter ranks 231st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metter's Black population has declined by an estimated 38.8%. Black residents' share of Metter's population has decreased from 38.8% to 23.8%.

Metter is more Black than neighboring Cobbtown (0.5% Black), Register (9.7% Black), and Portal (18.6% Black). Metter is less Black than neighboring Pulaski (32.2% Black), and Stillmore (53.3% Black).

Metter's Asian Population

26 residents of Metter, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Metter is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Metter ranks 221st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metter's Asian population has declined by an estimated 44.7%. Asian residents' share of Metter's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.7%.

Metter is more Asian than neighboring Pulaski (0% Asian), Stillmore (0% Asian), and Portal (0% Asian). Metter is less Asian than neighboring Cobbtown (1.2% Asian), and Register (1% Asian).

Metter's Hispanic Population

567 residents of Metter, or 14.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Metter is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Metter ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metter's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 35.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Metter's population has increased from 10.4% to 14.2%.

Metter is more Hispanic than neighboring Pulaski (0% Hispanic), Cobbtown (5.6% Hispanic), Stillmore (3.4% Hispanic), Register (0% Hispanic), and Portal (3.4% Hispanic).

Metter's Native American/Other Population

37 residents of Metter, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Metter is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Metter ranks 351st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metter's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 76.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Metter's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Metter is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pulaski (0% Native American/Other), Stillmore (0% Native American/Other), Register (0% Native American/Other), and Portal (0% Native American/Other). Metter is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cobbtown (15.1% Native American/Other).

Metter's Multiracial Population

185 residents of Metter, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Metter is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Metter ranks 459th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metter's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 85.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Metter's population has increased from 2.5% to 4.6%.

Metter is more Multiracial than neighboring Pulaski (0% Multiracial), and Portal (3.9% Multiracial). Metter is less Multiracial than neighboring Cobbtown (8.8% Multiracial), Stillmore (6.9% Multiracial), and Register (17.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.