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Chattanooga Valley

Georgia · 4,601 residents · 7.42 sq mi
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Chattanooga Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $205,300. The poverty rate of 31.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,601
+13%since 2000
from 4,065 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
620 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 548 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
−7%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Chattanooga Valley
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,813
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,950 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,145
+44%since 2000
from $17,415 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+15%since 2010
from 0.352 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance18.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical18.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,051
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+70%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(3,978)
Black0.5%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(28)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(145)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(3,890)
Black1.8%(83)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(362)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(266)
Diversity Score34.4%(1,583)
Diversity Score
34
+868%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−15.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.8%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 20.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.5%
−60.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2017
from 73.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2016
from 88.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2016
from 11.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chattanooga Valley, Georgia?

Chattanooga Valley, Georgia has about 4,601 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chattanooga Valley, Georgia?

The typical household in Chattanooga Valley, Georgia earns about $52,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chattanooga Valley, Georgia expensive?

In Chattanooga Valley, Georgia, the median home is worth about $205,300, and the typical rent is about $1,051 a month.

How educated are people in Chattanooga Valley, Georgia?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chattanooga Valley, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chattanooga Valley, Georgia?

About 31.0% of people in Chattanooga Valley, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chattanooga Valley, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Chattanooga Valley, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 513 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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