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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Chattooga County

Georgia · 25,470 residents · 313.327 sq mi
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Chattooga County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,664. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $58,000. Households here earn about 28% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

25,470
+15%since 1990
from 22,242 in 1990
1990 – 2025
81 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 71 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
+5%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
22K23K24K26K27K1990201020202024Chattooga County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$30,664
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,335 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,508
+56%since 1990
from $9,281 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$380
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
75.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
24.7% rent
1.9
+9%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(20,205)
Black8.6%(1,916)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(54)
Asian0.1%(23)
Diversity Score21.4%(4,764)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(21,776)
Black11.2%(2,840)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(537)
Asian0.1%(25)
Diversity Score29.9%(7,603)
30
+39%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.4%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 50.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
−15%since 1990
from 20.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chattooga County, Georgia?

Chattooga County, Georgia has about 25,470 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chattooga County, Georgia?

The typical household in Chattooga County, Georgia earns about $30,664 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chattooga County, Georgia expensive?

In Chattooga County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $58,000, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Chattooga County, Georgia?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Chattooga County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chattooga County, Georgia?

About 14.3% of people in Chattooga County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chattooga County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Chattooga County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,228 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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