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Chattanooga Valley

Georgia · 3,962 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 $40,234. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $104,100. Households here earn about 34% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,962
−3%since 2000
from 4,065 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
534 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 548 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+10%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Chattanooga Valley
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,234
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,950 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,411
+29%since 2000
from $17,415 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance25.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical25.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,100
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,052
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+13%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(3,563)
Black1.9%(77)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(102)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0.4%(15)
Diversity Score12.9%(509)
Diversity Score
13
+261%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+19%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.9%
−53.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chattanooga Valley, Georgia?

Chattanooga Valley, Georgia has about 3,962 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chattanooga Valley, Georgia earns about $40,234 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 $104,100, and the typical rent is about $1,052 a month.

How educated are people in Chattanooga Valley, Georgia?

About 14.9% 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 20.0% of people in Chattanooga Valley, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chattanooga Valley, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Chattanooga Valley, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 126 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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