Meriwether County's estimated 2026 population is 21,680 with a growth rate of 0.76% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Meriwether County is the 86th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 21,817 and has seen a growth of -0.63% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.5 years
Female: 45 years
Male: 41 years
There are 16,542 adults, (4,473 of whom are seniors) in Meriwether County.
Female: 10,838 (51.8%)
Male: 10,091 (48.2%)
The racial composition of Meriwether County includes 56.82% White, 39.13% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,892 | 56.82% |
| Black or African American | 8,190 | 39.13% |
| Two or more races | 597 | 2.85% |
| Asian | 142 | 0.68% |
| Other race | 76 | 0.36% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.07% |
Meriwether County's average per capita income is $41,178. Household income levels show a median of $57,340. The poverty rate stands at 18.93%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,901 | - |
| Families | $68,368 | $85,458 |
| Households | $57,340 | $72,311 |
| Non Families | $32,881 | $37,853 |
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