Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government is a small city located in Georgia. The total population is 9,181. It ranks as the 119th most populous out of 670 cities and towns in Georgia.

Age Demographics

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

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government 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, Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government 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 Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 670 Census-designated places in Georgia. For official data, visit data.census.gov.