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Chattahoochee County, Georgia
Chattahoochee County, Georgia. Chattahoochee County had 8,465 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 11.5% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. It holds 1 place (1 city, village or borough) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 13053.
Chattahoochee County is one of the 7 counties of the Columbus, GA-AL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Chattahoochee County is the same area as Cusseta-Chattahoochee County: the county and the city are one area with the same figures. This page lists its census tracts and the places within it; the city's page has its city ranks and its building permits.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,465
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,565 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,887
Median household income
$61,042
±$5,340 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$102,700
±$25,257 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,348
±$66 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Chattahoochee County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 9,565 residents in Chattahoochee County. The Census Bureau estimates 8,465 for July 1, 2025, down 11.5% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 8,887 over 249 square miles of land.
| Measure | Chattahoochee County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,887 | 10,940,407 | −1,673 |
| Households | 1,866±284 | 4,074,366 | −704 |
| Average household size | 2.33±0.33 | 2.62 | −0.46 |
| Housing units | 2,815±312 | 4,541,835 | −526 |
Chattahoochee County's population since 2000
From 14,882 in 2000 to 8,465 in 2025: down 43.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Chattahoochee County?
Chattahoochee County holds 1 place: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place). The largest is Cusseta-Chattahoochee County with 8,465 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Cusseta-Chattahoochee County | 9,565 | $61,042 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Chattahoochee County?
The median resident of Chattahoochee County is 24.4 years old; 14.8% are under 18 and 4.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 19.3%. 4.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Chattahoochee County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 24.4±0.8 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.8%±2.4 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 4.5%±1.1 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.9% | 11.0% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.1%±1.5 pts | 49.1% | −3.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.3%±1.1 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.7 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±1.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±1.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.8%±1.6 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.5%±2.4 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 18.9%±5.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 12.8%±3.0 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1%±2.8 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.5%±1.5 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.6%±5.8 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.5%±2.4 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 27.6%±3.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Chattahoochee County earn?
Half of Chattahoochee County's 1,866 households earn less than $61,042 a year (±$5,340), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $57,961 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Chattahoochee County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,042±$5,340 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,316±$7,010 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,560±$2,771 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.9%±4.4 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.3%±6.6 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.5%±6.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.7%±5.1 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Chattahoochee County?
Owners occupy 39.3% of Chattahoochee County's occupied homes and renters 60.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $102,700 by its owner (±$25,257). The median renter pays $1,348 a month including utilities, and 30.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Chattahoochee County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $102,700±$25,257 | $303,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,348±$66 | $1,393 | −$119 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.2%±9.2 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,454±$173 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 39.3%±7.0 pts | 65.7% | +14.7 pts |
| Housing units | 2,815±312 | 4,541,835 | −526 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.9%±5.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1%±3.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 34.7%±5.7 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 20.8%±4.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±1.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.7%±4.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Chattahoochee County building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units across Chattahoochee County in 2025 (3 single-family), 0.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Chattahoochee County get to work?
56.7% of Chattahoochee County's workers drive alone and 8.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 10.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.1%.
| Measure | Chattahoochee County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 82.9%±2.8 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.1%±5.2 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 56.7%±4.8 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.1%±3.1 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 5.4%±2.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 16.5%±4.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.7%±2.2 pts | 15.9% | −18.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 10.5 min±1.1 | 28.3 min | −2.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Chattahoochee County's census tracts?
Chattahoochee County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $56,211 (Tract 201) to $82,500 (Tract 202.01).
| Tract 20113053020100 | 1,755±213 | $56,211 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 202.0113053020201 | 2,837±78 | $82,500 |
| Tract 202.0313053020203 | 2,224±225 | $60,625 |
| Tract 202.0513053020205 | 1,432±217 | $74,375 |
| Tract 202.0613053020206 | 639±34 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Chattahoochee County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 131st of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 158th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 111th of 159 |
| Median household income | 63rd of 159 |
| Median home value | 136th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 20th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 107th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29th of 159 |
| Median age | 159th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Chattahoochee County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.