Chattooga County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Chattooga County is located in Georgia with a total population of 24,975. It is the 77th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chattooga County is 41.1 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chattooga County is $47,785. This is 36% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 39% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.1%. This is 49% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. 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 4.8%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $98,700. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Chattooga County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Chattooga County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (81.5% vs 49.8%). The Black or African American population (9.4%) is well below the state average of 31.0%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

10.7% 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 69% 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 74.2%.