Chattooga County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13055 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,036 | — | #1,663 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $50,285 | -33.1% | #2,757 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.1 years | +5.7% | #1,763 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $115,600 | -59.0% | #2,756 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $790 | -32.1% | #2,171 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.2% | +68.2% | #2,777 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Chattooga County has a population of 25,036, making it the #1,663 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Chattooga County is $50,285, ranking #2,757 out of 3,222 counties — 33.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.2% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Chattooga County is $115,600 (-59.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $790/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.8%.
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86.9% of residents in Chattooga County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.3% below the national rate.
About Chattooga County, Georgia
Chattooga County, Georgia has a total population of 25,036, making it the 1,663rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chattooga County is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Chattooga County is $50,285, which ranks #2,757 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 33.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Chattooga County is $115,600, 59.0% below the national median. Renters in Chattooga County pay a median gross rent of $790 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Chattooga County, 12.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 64.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.6 min.
Chattooga County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 81.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (8.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.7%).
All data for Chattooga County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.