Population 8,887 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Chattahoochee County
Household size in Chattahoochee County
| Period | Chattahoochee County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.50 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.46 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.83 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −1.04 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Chattahoochee County has 2.45 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.50, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Chattahoochee County
| Period | Chattahoochee County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 27.7 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 27.9 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.0 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.5 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 30.0, Chattahoochee County is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 25.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Chattahoochee County has the youngest population of any Georgia county.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Chattahoochee County
| Period | Chattahoochee County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Chattahoochee County (14.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Chattahoochee County
Renters in Chattahoochee County
| Period | Chattahoochee County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.7% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 71.9% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 75.4% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.7% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Chattahoochee County rent: 60.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.9 points, even as the national share rose. No other Georgia county has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Chattahoochee County
| Period | Chattahoochee County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.7% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.6% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Chattahoochee County: 36.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 9.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Chattahoochee County
| Period | Chattahoochee County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Chattahoochee County run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing. No other Georgia county has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Chattahoochee County
| Period | Chattahoochee County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,065 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,145 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,121 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,321 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$256 | +$609 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Chattahoochee County costs $1,321 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $256 a month from 2006–10, a 24% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.7% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Chattahoochee County
Bachelor's degrees in Chattahoochee County
| Period | Chattahoochee County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.5% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.6% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.7% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly a third of adults 25 and older in Chattahoochee County (31.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast. Compared with other Georgia counties, though, Chattahoochee County has a higher share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Chattahoochee County
| Period | Chattahoochee County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.5% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.2% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.2% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Chattahoochee County: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Chattahoochee County has the highest share of high school graduates of any Georgia county.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Chattahoochee County
| Period | Chattahoochee County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Chattahoochee County: 7.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Chattahoochee County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee County | 2.45 | 30.0 | 14.8% | 60.7% | 36.6% | 1972 | $1,321 | 31.7% | 97.3% | 7.7% |
| Russell County | 2.51 | 38.9 | 13.9% | 38.7% | 13.1% | 1988 | $1,122 | 17.7% | 87.4% | 6.2% |
| Muscogee County | 2.49 | 36.8 | 16.4% | 49.2% | 11.6% | 1979 | $1,243 | 29.9% | 88.8% | 6.4% |
| Marion County | 2.54 | 42.4 | 12.0% | 21.1% | 16.0% | 1994 | $752 | 17.5% | 77.9% | 4.4% |
| Schley County | 2.75 | 41.3 | 9.3% | 20.0% | 13.1% | 1989 | $805 | 22.1% | 86.6% | 8.1% |
| Macon County | 2.30 | 39.9 | 21.6% | 38.5% | 27.4% | 1980 | $764 | 21.8% | 86.6% | 8.7% |
| Macon County | 2.45 | 41.6 | 15.5% | 34.6% | 17.4% | 1981 | $632 | 10.8% | 76.6% | 9.9% |
| Montgomery County | 2.52 | 38.1 | 20.9% | 42.2% | 13.8% | 1980 | $1,232 | 33.8% | 88.3% | 7.7% |
| Pulaski County | 2.41 | 45.4 | 16.2% | 29.2% | 21.0% | 1987 | $906 | 15.3% | 83.7% | 3.4% |
| Bleckley County | 2.45 | 40.7 | 15.3% | 27.1% | 18.2% | 1984 | $845 | 22.5% | 86.9% | 7.3% |
| Dodge County | 2.73 | 43.0 | 15.5% | 29.4% | 20.4% | 1982 | $673 | 17.3% | 84.8% | 5.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Chattahoochee County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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