Chattooga County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Chattooga County, Georgia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Chattooga County, Georgia has a population of 25,036, the 77th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $50,285 and the median home value is $115,600. The poverty rate is 21.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Chattooga County Quick Facts

Population 25,036

Median Household Income $50,285

Median Home Value $115,600

Poverty Rate 21.2%

Unemployment Rate 5.4%

Median Age 41.1 years

Homeownership Rate 66.8%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 12.0%

High School Graduation 75.4%

Cities/Places 4

Population 25,036 77th of 159

Median Income $50,285 35% lower than state

Poverty Rate 21.2%

Unemployment 5.4%

How Chattooga County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	24,975	25,036	+0.2%
Median household income	$47,785	$50,285	+5.2%
Median home value	$98,700	$115,600	+17.1%

Median Household Income

Chattooga

$50,285

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Chattooga

$115,600

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.2%

$25K-$50K 25.3%

$50K-$100K 31.9%

$100K+ 18.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.3%

$10K-$15K

6.1%

$15K-$20K

5.1%

$20K-$25K

5.7%

$25K-$30K

5.9%

$30K-$35K

6.4%

$35K-$40K

5.8%

$40K-$45K

2.7%

$45K-$50K

4.5%

$50K-$60K

12.6%

$60K-$75K

9.9%

$75K-$100K

9.4%

$100K-$125K

7.4%

$125K-$150K

4.9%

$150K-$200K

3.7%

$200K+

2.6%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

49.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.8%

Renter 33.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $790/mo 18.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.0%

18-34

20.3%

35-54

25.9%

55-74

24.3%

75+

7.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Chattooga County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Summerville	4,408	$32,662	25.5%	$99,000
Trion	2,033	$48,750	26.5%	$127,700
Menlo	620	$72,250	14.5%	$144,900
Lyerly	525	$47,750	9.9%	$114,600

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Population Overview

Chattooga County is located in Georgia with a total population of 25,036. It is the 77th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chattooga County is 41.1 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chattooga County is $50,285. This is 35% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.2%. This is 58% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $115,600. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Chattooga County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Chattooga County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (81.0% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (8.9%) is well below the state average of 30.7%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

12.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 75.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Chattooga County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Chattooga County, Georgia?

Chattooga County has a population of 25,036, making it the 77th most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Chattooga County?

The median household income in Chattooga County is $50,285 with a poverty rate of 21.2%.

How many cities are in Chattooga County, Georgia?

Chattooga County contains 4 Census-designated places.