Chattahoochee County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Chattahoochee County is located in Georgia with a total population of 9,181. It is the 129th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chattahoochee County is 23.9 years. This is 36% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chattahoochee County is $59,221. This is 21% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.2%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 7.9%. This is 54% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $99,800. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Chattahoochee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 35.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Chattahoochee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 18.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (17.4% vs 10.7%).

Education

27.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.1%.