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Chattooga County

Georgia · 24,965 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 $37,351. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,200. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,965
−2%since 2000
from 25,470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
80 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 81 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+12%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,351
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,664 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,523
+28%since 2000
from $14,508 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+9%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(21,776)
Black11.2%(2,840)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(537)
Asian0.1%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.9%(7,603)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(20,079)
Black9.6%(2,391)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(1,297)
Asian0.4%(102)
Other2.2%(537)
Diversity Score38.8%(9,681)
Segregation Score40.1%(10,022)
Diversity Score
39
+30%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+59%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 91.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.3%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−68.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chattooga County, Georgia?

Chattooga County, Georgia has about 24,965 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chattooga County, Georgia earns about $37,351 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 $77,200, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Chattooga County, Georgia?

About 9.7% 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 21.1% 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 2,723 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 102.02Census Tract 105.02Census Tract 102.01Census Tract 103Census Tract 106Census Tract 104.02Census Tract 105.01Census Tract 101Census Tract 104.01
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 30747ZIP 30753ZIP 30731ZIP 30730
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