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Chattooga County, Georgia
Chattooga County, Georgia. Chattooga County had 25,300 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 13055.
Chattooga County is the county of the Summerville, GA micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
25,300
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 24,965 · ACS 2020-2024: 25,036
Median household income
$50,285
±$2,880 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$115,600
±$12,190 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$790
±$100 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Chattooga County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 24,965 residents in Chattooga County. The Census Bureau estimates 25,300 for July 1, 2025, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 25,036 over 313 square miles of land.
| Measure | Chattooga County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 25,036 | 10,940,407 | +224 |
| Households | 9,154±291 | 4,074,366 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.57±0.08 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,882±33 | 4,541,835 | no clear change |
Chattooga County's population since 2000
From 25,470 in 2000 to 25,300 in 2025: down 0.7%. 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 Chattooga County?
Chattooga County holds 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Summerville with 4,440 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Summerville | 4,435 | $32,662 |
|---|---|---|
| Trion | 1,960 | $48,750 |
| MenloGEOID 1350848 | 480 | $72,250 |
| Lyerly | 454 | $47,750 |
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 Chattooga County?
The median resident of Chattooga County is 41.1 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 18.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 8.9%. 3.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Chattooga County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1±0.6 | 37.6 | +1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 22.0%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.7%±0.4 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.7% | 11.0% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.0%±0.6 pts | 49.1% | −1.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.9%±0.4 pts | 30.7% | −1.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8%±0.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5%±0.7 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.0%±0.7 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±1.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 20.3%±2.1 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.1%±1.8 pts | 12.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 75.4%±2.9 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.0%±1.9 pts | 34.9% | +3.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3%±1.1 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±0.5 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 Chattooga County earn?
Half of Chattooga County's 9,154 households earn less than $50,285 a year (±$2,880), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 the median was $45,298 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,987 after inflation. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Chattooga County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,285±$2,880 | $77,353 | +$4,987 |
| Mean household income | $62,112±$4,081 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,268±$1,420 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.2%±2.9 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 36.2%±7.5 pts | 18.3% | +12.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.8%±3.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.2%±3.1 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 Chattooga County?
Owners occupy 66.8% of Chattooga County's occupied homes and renters 33.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $115,600 by its owner (±$12,190). The median renter pays $790 a month including utilities, and 44.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Chattooga County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $115,600±$12,190 | $303,300 | +$26,744 |
| Median gross rent | $790±$100 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.3%±8.7 pts | 43.4% | +17.9 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,207±$70 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.8%±3.6 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,882±33 | 4,541,835 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2%±2.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.5%±3.5 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.2%±2.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3%±1.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.1%±1.7 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 Chattooga County building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units across Chattooga County in 2025 (2 single-family), 0.1 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 Chattooga County get to work?
86.8% of Chattooga County's workers drive alone and 3.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.4%.
| Measure | Chattooga County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 49.5%±2.6 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4%±1.7 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 86.8%±2.6 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8%±2.3 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.9%±1.4 pts | 15.9% | +2.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.1 min±2.6 | 28.3 min | no clear change |
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 Chattooga County's census tracts?
Chattooga County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $23,790 (Tract 104.02) to $72,656 (Tract 105.01).
| Tract 10113055010100 | 2,386±335 | $52,078 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 102.0113055010201 | 3,047±363 | $57,292 |
| Tract 102.0213055010202 | 3,589±478 | $40,938 |
| Tract 10313055010300 | 2,600±358 | $53,705 |
| Tract 104.0113055010401 | 2,274±321 | $59,306 |
| Tract 104.0213055010402 | 2,543±400 | $23,790 |
| Tract 105.0113055010501 | 2,462±331 | $72,656 |
| Tract 105.0213055010502 | 3,544±411 | $37,841 |
| Tract 10613055010600 | 2,591±362 | $47,630 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Chattooga County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 77th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 104th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 68th of 159 |
| Median household income | 125th of 159 |
| Median home value | 123rd of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 112th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 49th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 143rd of 159 |
| Median age | 57th 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 Chattooga 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.